Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
The Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment, management, and therapeutic intervention of diverse patient populations in the Emergency Department. Key duties include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing high-acuity patients under physician supervision.
Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
At the Newton Wellesley Emergency Department, we care for approximately 75,000 patients every year.
Our facility includes 35,000 square feet of space with both adult and pediatric trauma rooms.
The emergency room treatment area is divided into an adult 44 bed general emergency area open 24 hours per day.
A separate 8-bed pediatric emergency area is open up to 21hrs per day 8am-5am.
This area is staffed with specialty trained pediatric emergency physicians and child life specialists.
Our Physician Assistants work under the supervision and direction of our board-certified emergency medicine physicians to ensure high quality, safe and timely care for patients with various chief complaints.
The PA team manages high acuity patients and procedures.
They have the opportunity to teach PA students and benefit from our own educational program to develop as a clinician.
The PA may assume care for patients of all ages and will support all areas of the department.
The PA will also perform medical screening exams and respond to any acute developments during the patients stay.
Location & Shift Information
Our Emergency Department is located on the Newton Wellesley Hospital main campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02462.
We are looking for a Nocturnist PA to work 40 hours per week. Weekends and Holidays are included.
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
Work Location: 2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
$126838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual
Grade: 7
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A Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies and a valid state license are required. Previous experience in Emergency Medicine is strongly preferred.
Market context
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