Physician Assistant MSICU

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU) at Brigham and Women's Hospital is a pioneering 10-bed unit and the first Physician Assistant-run ICU in our hospital. Our PAs practice at the highest level of their license, providing comprehensive critical care to a diverse mix of medical and surgical patients in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. Our clinical team is supported by critical care-trained attending physicians with expertise spanning Acute Care Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Radiology. We also work alongside a critical care-specialized pharmacist, respiratory therapists, and experienced ICU nurses — giving our PAs access to exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship at every level of care. The Med Surg ICU Physician Assistant (PA) is a member of the multidisciplinary Med Surg ICU provider team with patient care responsibilities. The Med Surg ICU is comprised of medical, emergency surgery, general surgery and thoracic surgery critical care patients. The multidisciplinary care team consists of intensivist attendings from Surgery, Anesthesiology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Emergency Medicine and advanced practice providers. Med Surg ICU PA reports to the Med Surg ICU Chief PA, Medical Director and administratively to the Administrative Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Daily supervision is provided by the attending intensivist covering the Med Surg ICU.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only 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

2 years of experience as a PA preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient admitting histories and physicals; records information accurately in patient record in a timely fashion.
Performs bedside procedures, e.g.: insertion of lines and tubes; performs postoperative wound care and removal of tubes, lines, sutures, etc.
Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with attending intensivists.
Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise in the ICU, to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs, write orders, obtain consultations and interpret lab values and x-rays with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary.
Provides age specific care to medical/surgical intensive care patients from early adolescence through the geriatric ages.
Will work under the direction of supervising critical care attendings.
Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate.
Stays up to date on the latest literature in surgical critical care practice.
Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and research efforts as directed by the service leadership. The PA should also initiate these efforts as appropriate.
Mentoring of various health care personnel.
Being supportive of team members and offering additional help when needed.
Attend continuing medical education courses as appropriate.
Practice professional behavior at all times.
Engage in activities to develop growth of self, team, and service.
Keep proficient in all IS systems appropriate to position.
Maintain awareness of documentation and its effect on reimbursement.
Continue to find ways to practice efficiently.