Physician Assistant Fellow Medicine

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Unique opportunity to participate in a 12 month APP post-graduate training program rotating in various areas of inpatient medicine to develop confidence and competence. Job Summary The Physician Assistant Fellowship is a 12-month position with both clinical and didactic responsibilities. Practice areas include general medicine, oncology, cardiology, critical care, and options for specialty services such as infectious disease and palliative care Qualifications The PA Fellow will be responsible for assisting attending physicians in the medical management of patients with ongoing guidance and mentorship. The PA Fellow works closely with the physician and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. The mission, vision and core values of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) are incorporated into all areas of practice. The PA Fellow is required to attend dedicated teaching, which includes didactic lecture/discussion, simulation, and procedure training as below. The PA fellow patient responsibility will begin with a lower patient census and will gradually increase throughout the program to match growing skill level. The PA fellow will have designated non-clinical time to participate in courses, didactic lessons and other professional development activities. Application requirements: Official transcript from training program reporting PA school performance Current Curriculum Vitae detailing work and volunteer experiences prior to PA school Three references (at least one from a physician preceptor/supervisor, one from peer (eg PA, NP), and one from your PA program (eg faculty member) Personal statement (one page) stating your personal interest in the Fellowship Two letters of recommendation from either a faculty member or clinical rotation preceptor or educator

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required.
Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required.
Official transcript from training program reporting PA school performance
Current Curriculum Vitae detailing work and volunteer experiences prior to PA school
Three references (at least one from a physician preceptor/supervisor, one from peer (eg PA, NP), and one from your PA program (eg faculty member)
Personal statement (one page) stating your personal interest in the Fellowship
Two letters of recommendation from either a faculty member or clinical rotation preceptor or educator

Responsibilities

Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
Performs complete histories and physical examinations
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
In some settings, the PA may first assist in the operating room or procedural areas
Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources
Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division
Participate in PA Fellowship didactic sessions including simulation training
Join local department level teaching offerings by APP and resident teams
Attend hospital wide educational opportunities such as Medical Grand Rounds and APP Grand Rounds
Attend regularly scheduled feedback sessions with Instructional Faculty and PA Fellow program directors
Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers
Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician and administrative report
Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings
Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team in order to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers
Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
Develop proficiency with BWH computer systems as needed to independently perform daily tasks (EMR, Epic preferred)
Participate in QA/QI projects as appropriate
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division