PA/NP Hospital Medicine (Swing Shift Admitter)

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The PA/NP Hospital Medicine provider evaluates, diagnoses, and treats hospitalized patients under the general guidance of the Hospitalist Director and according to written guidelines approved by the Department of Medicine. The provider works through Hospitalist Program leadership, including the Lead APCs and Program Director, and delivers medical services in accordance with professional standards, ethics, applicable laws, and SSH policies. The role requires professional conduct, respect for patients and colleagues, adherence to HIPAA confidentiality standards, and flexibility to support patient-centered care. The provider may admit patients, round, and perform consultations requested by other providers. Across these roles, the provider uses approved SSH treatment plans and order sets when appropriate. The position is full-time, evening shift, and includes a swing-shift schedule and weekend requirement.

Requirements

Completion of an Advanced Physician Assistant training program from an accredited institution.
Current required licensure and recertifications.
Massachusetts Physician Assistant license from the Board of Registration of Physician Assistants.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
DEA number permitting the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone.
Demonstrated proficiency in delivering medical care to adult patients.
Successful completion of the SSH credentialing process.
Eligibility for state and federal controlled-substances registration.
Ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including flexibility in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Two years of acute medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed and accurate medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations for patients admitted to the hospital.
Order diagnostic tests, consultations, and procedures as indicated or requested by the Hospital Medicine Consultant or attending physician.
Identify and manage chronic medical conditions and provide continuous care to hospitalized inpatients.
Apply current guidelines for perioperative cardiovascular risk assessment and preoperative medical optimization.
Prescribe medications as necessary and write orders in accordance with current practice guidelines.
Write complete and comprehensive patient notes in appropriate electronic systems consistent with Hospital policy.
Facilitate timely care and participate in South Shore Health System readmission reduction efforts.
Review each patient's care with the attending physician and other consultative services.
Maintain communication with referring physicians.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT/OT, and case management to develop and facilitate care plans.
Proactively manage patients to prevent complications and provide urgent evaluation when patients' clinical status changes.
Prepare patients for discharge, including patient and family teaching, continuing care and rehabilitation arrangements, discharge prescriptions, and follow-up confirmation.
Prepare formal discharge summaries for or with the Hospitalist.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.
Manage time and priorities effectively, seek direction when appropriate, and handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
Work efficiently and effectively and contribute to quality improvement in all aspects of the position.