Physician Assistant Neuroscience ICU

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurocritical Care PA I will participate in patient care as part of the neurocritical care team caring for neurology and neurosurgery patients in the Neurosciences ICU. All patient responsibilities as outlined above are expected and may also include: Rounding with critical care team composed of attending physicians, fellows, residents, and APPs. Obtaining patient histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations, coordinating tests and consultations, implementing treatment plans, communicating with patients and families. Performing inpatient consultation and follow-up. Performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to: Staple/suture removal/placement, Wound care/packing, Lumbar punctures, NGT placement, Central line placement, Arterial line placement, Lumbar drain placement/removal, Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removal. The PA I shall provide leadership and participation in selected local and national organizational committees, councils, and initiatives. The PA I shall be capable of independently orienting, onboarding, and/or training new hire PAs and/or PA students within the department/division. The PA I shall be actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. While the PA I can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department. Shifts will be balanced across days, nights, and weekends. The PA may be asked to pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed. Maintains ACLS certification. The physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a physician assistant program. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department administrator or chief physician assistant administratively. The PA will perform in accordance with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including but not limited to the BWH PA Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinical privileges, and BWH PA policy.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - MA PA required
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
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
Maintains ACLS certification

Nice To Haves

Two years of PA experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Rounding with critical care team composed of attending physicians, fellows, residents, and APPs
Obtaining patient histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations, coordinating tests and consultations, implementing treatment plans, communicating with patients and families
Performing inpatient consultation and follow-up
Performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to: Staple/suture removal/placement, Wound care/packing, Lumbar punctures, NGT placement, Central line placement, Arterial line placement, Lumbar drain placement/removal, Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removal
Provide leadership and participation in selected local and national organizational committees, councils, and initiatives
Independently orienting, onboarding, and/or training new hire PAs and/or PA students within the department/division
Actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, 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, operative notes and discharge summaries
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population, including lumbar puncture
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
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