Physician Assistant, Mechanical Circulatory Support/Cardiac Transplant – Full-Time Inpatient

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Inpatient MCS/Cardiac Transplant PA is required to work a rotating schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Cardiology or cardiac surgery experience and previous experience as a practicing PA strongly preferred. Job Summary The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)/Cardiac Transplant PA acts as primary Responding Clinician to treat advanced heart failure patients in conjunction with cardiac surgery and cardiology teams. Regular responsibilities include all aspects of daily clinical management for pre- and postoperative cardiac transplant patients as well as patients dependent upon mechanical circulatory support (Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and other temporary and permanent forms of cardiac support). This position will require the PA to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of patient care through the outpatient setting. The Inpatient MCS/Cardiac Transplant PA is required to work a rotating schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Cardiology or cardiac surgery experience and previous experience as a practicing PA strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
• Physician Assistant [State License] - required
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology or cardiac surgery experience and previous experience as a practicing PA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• acts as primary Responding Clinician to treat advanced heart failure patients in conjunction with cardiac surgery and cardiology teams
• all aspects of daily clinical management for pre- and postoperative cardiac transplant patients as well as patients dependent upon mechanical circulatory support (Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and other temporary and permanent forms of cardiac support)
• coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of patient care through the outpatient setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level