Per Diem Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic - Boston & Wellesley

Mass General Brigham • Wellesley, MA

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About The Position

The Per Diem Physician Assistant position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital supports the Sports Medicine Walk-In clinics, providing care for orthopedic and sports medicine issues. The role requires working 2-3 shifts per month, with a focus on weekend coverage, and involves both weekday evening and weekend shifts. The Physician Assistant will work under the supervision of the Medical Director and Lead Walk-In PA, and will be responsible for a variety of clinical tasks including patient assessment, treatment planning, and documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with a Master's degree
• Current Massachusetts state license as a Physician Assistant

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience working as a Physician Assistant in an acute orthopedics setting

Responsibilities

• Performing & documenting appropriate and comprehensive orthopedic history and physical exam
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including splint, brace or cast application/removal, wound care/debridement, suturing/suture removal, injection of steroid and anesthetic agents, and joint aspiration
• Educating, instructing and counseling patients and families
• Ordering and interpreting x-rays, MRIs and other diagnostic tests as needed
• Determining/coordinating the treatment plan and follow-up scheduling
• Following up with patients regarding results and ongoing treatment
• Consulting with appropriate resources as needed and referring to appropriate specialties
• Documenting patients' treatment, response and progress notes and entering orders in EPIC in accordance with Medical Staff policies
• Reviewing patient cases with on-call physician as needed
• Providing first-level response to acute patient complications and emergencies and initiating appropriate measures
• Ensuring completion of daily opening and closing procedures
• Understanding and promoting overall goals of the walk-in care program and its integration with the NWH Sports Medicine Department
• Managing In-Basket Messages and Phone Calls
• Participating in PA meetings and trainings

What This Job Offers

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