Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Tufts Medicine • Boston, MA

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About The Position

This Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology position is responsible, within the legal limitations, for assisting the physician staff of the Department in the provision of medical services to patients. The position performs complete, detailed and accurate initial evaluations including medical histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient. Assumes responsibility to coordinate treatment plans, monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician. The position understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service and provides for their implementation. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant program.
• Physician's Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
• Physician's Assistant Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• State and federal controlled substances registration.

Responsibilities

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Diagnose health and developmental problems and care for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases.
• Assesses patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission process.
• Examines patients, records, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of a serious physical or emotional problem.
• Consult with physician concerning patient evaluation and condition.
• Develops an effective, comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of each patient using established standards of care.
• Communicates professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians, and co-workers.
• Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing situations.
• Orders appropriate labs and radiological testing based on assessment of needs.
• Maintains required records, reports and statistics.
• Demonstrates appropriateness of prescribing habits.
• Encourages preventative medicine through patient education and counseling.
• Works collaboratively with physician to manage care of patients in a cost-effective manner.
• May orient and train new Physician Assistants, coordinate staff schedules, assist with performance evaluations, and provide guidance on effective team building.
• May participate in rounds with residents, completes daily patient management assignments and assists with patient care and disposition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree