Cardiac Surgery Consult Physician Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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. The Physician Assistant II position for the Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Consult Service is a position working with cardiac surgeons, internal medical staff, and consulting teams within MGB and across referring practices. Job Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing PA practice, the PA will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service, primarily patients that are admitted to the Cardiac Surgery Service and those consulted to the Cardiac Surgery Service. The PA will participate in daily rounds with nurses, other Advanced Practice staff, residents, surgeons, and multidisciplinary caregivers as needed. The PA is able to perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; participate in the development and implementation of care plans; coordinate tests and consultations; implement treatment plans; communicate with referring physicians; perform patient education; and prepare patients for surgery, perioperative medical course, and discharge, updating Surgeons as required. Maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, MCS/transplant coordinators, and patients/families. Promotes a collaborative relationship between the medical staff and nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. May have additional duties, such as precepting a small number of learners.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
2+ years of experience as a PA required
Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily rounds with nurses, other Advanced Practice staff, residents, surgeons, and multidisciplinary caregivers as needed.
Perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Participate in the development and implementation of care plans
Coordinate tests and consultations
Implement treatment plans
Communicate with referring physicians
Perform patient education
Prepare patients for surgery, perioperative medical course, and discharge, updating Surgeons as required.
Maintain open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, MCS/transplant coordinators, and patients/families.
Promote a collaborative relationship between the medical staff and nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
Precept a small number of learners.