PA-Urology

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

9h•$90 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

Under the medical direction of the MD Chair of Urology as well as the Executive Director of APCs, the PA will evaluate, treat and manage patients with urology conditions. A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his or her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.

Requirements

A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)
PA - Physician Assistant
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required)

Responsibilities

Write admission orders and perform detailed histories and physicals on urology patients
First assist in the operating room for urology surgery coverage & other surgical subspecialties
Perform daily patient rounds and follow up on all patients and consults including physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic intervention and ordering routine labs, diagnostic tests and consults
Perform BLS and ACLS measures as needed.
Be the primary responding clinician receiving pages from the nursing staff regarding patient care
Write and sign progress notes.
Write and sign discharge summaries, as well as transfer summaries.
The PA practices in accordance with acceptable medical standards, informs each patient that he / she is not a physician, and that a PA renders medical services only under the supervision of a full licensee.
A physician reviews all historical and physical data according to medical staff by-laws and regulations.
The PA will work as a member of the general surgery team: consisting of Attending Physicians, BWH surgical residents, and PAs.
In any emergency situation, a PA may render emergency medical service necessary to avoid disability or death of an injured person until a doctor arrives.
The PA will participate in the hospital’s quality improvement and risk management programs.
The PA will complete medical records in a timely manner according to the medical staff by laws and rules and regulations.
All required safety education programs have been attended.
Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions
Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions