Hospitalist Physician Assistant-Nocturnist

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

1d•$124,800 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant – Hospital Based position assists physician staff in providing medical services to patients, within legal limitations and under the direction of a supervising physician. The role conducts complete and accurate initial evaluations, including medical histories and reviews of patient records, and orders laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate to each patient’s complaint and condition. It coordinates treatment plans, monitors progress, and refers patients to appropriate sources for care as needed. The Physician Assistant manages a broad range of patients and performs clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Working collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team, the role assesses patients’ health status, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions, develops individualized plans of care, and adapts care as patient needs change. It also supports patient and family education, accurate documentation, cost-effective care, and the implementation of Nursing Service and hospital policies and procedures. The position may assist with orienting and training Physician Assistants, coordinating staff schedules, and participating in inpatient rounds and patient disposition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program.
Physician Assistant licensure within the first three months following receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privileges.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to assess patients across different age groups and provide appropriate care.
Effective interpersonal skills for interacting with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating patients and coordinating treatment plans.
Maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.

Nice To Haves

State and federal controlled substances registration.

Responsibilities

Manage a broad spectrum of patients and perform clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
Assess patients by obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations and laboratory and diagnostic studies; diagnose health and developmental problems and care for patients with acute and chronic diseases.
Assess patient and family psychosocial and educational needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning during admission.
Examine patients and records, distinguish normal from abnormal findings, recognize early signs of serious physical or emotional problems, and consult physicians about patient evaluations and conditions.
Develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care using established standards and considering patients’ ages, medical needs, development, and emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Communicate professionally with patients and families, practitioners, physicians, and co-workers.
Prioritize and modify care in response to changing situations, consult physicians regarding patient encounters, and triage or refer patients when appropriate.
Order laboratory and radiological testing based on assessed needs.
Maintain required records, reports, statistics, patient charts, and administrative documentation accurately.
Use appropriate prescribing practices, including for medication agents, volume, and refills.
Promote preventive medicine through patient education and counseling, and document patient and family teaching.
Communicate patient needs to clinical personnel and contribute to care plans.
Collaborate with physicians to manage care cost-effectively, use appropriate system resources and nursing interventions, and complete assigned work effectively and on time.
May orient and train new Physician Assistants, coordinate staff schedules, assist with performance evaluations, and support team building.
May participate in rounds with residents, complete daily patient management assignments, assist with patient care and disposition, and handle medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service.
Coordinate treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and refer patients to appropriate care sources under the supervising physician’s direction.
Implement applicable Nursing Service philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures, and work cooperatively across departments to support quality healthcare.