Physician Assistant II

Tufts Medicine

1d•$124,800 - $156,000

About The Position

The Physician Assistant – Nephrology assists the Department’s physicians in providing medical services to patients, within legal limitations and under physician supervision. The role conducts complete and accurate initial evaluations, obtains medical histories, reviews patient records, prepares medical status reports, and orders appropriate laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies. It coordinates treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and refers patients to appropriate care as needed. The position works cooperatively with the department and other services to support a system of quality health care and implements Nursing Service philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures. The Physician Assistant manages patients with acute and chronic conditions through assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures, patient and family education, and coordination with the healthcare team. The role may also assist with onboarding and training Physician Assistants, staff scheduling, performance evaluations, team building, inpatient rounds, daily patient management, and medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service.

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 privilege.
Physician Assistant certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to assess patients of all age groups and provide appropriate care.
Effective interpersonal skills for interacting with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
Excellent 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 collaboratively with the healthcare team by obtaining medical histories and conducting 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, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission.
Examine patients and records, distinguish normal from abnormal findings, identify early signs of serious physical or emotional problems, and consult physicians about evaluations and patient conditions.
Develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care based on patient age and needs, established standards of care, disease knowledge, human growth and development, and emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Communicate professionally with patients, families, practitioners, physicians, and coworkers.
Set priorities and modify care as situations change; consult the physician regarding patient encounters and triage or refer primary care patients with new symptoms when appropriate.
Order laboratory and radiological testing based on assessed needs.
Maintain required records, reports, statistics, patient records, charts, and administrative documentation.
Use appropriate prescribing practices, including selection and volume of agents and refills.
Promote preventive medicine through patient education and counseling, follow through on teaching, and document patient and family education.
Communicate patient needs to other 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 provide guidance on 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.