PA Neurosurgery

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

1d•$133,120 - $166,400•Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery position is responsible, within the legal limitations, for assisting the physician staff of the Department in the provision of medical services to patients. The position performs complete, detailed and accurate initial evaluations including medical histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient. Assumes responsibility to coordinate treatment plans, monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician. The position understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service and provides for their implementation. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic studies. Diagnose health and developmental problems and care for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases. Assesses patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission process. Examines patients, records, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of a serious physical or emotional problem. Consult with physician concerning patient evaluation and condition. Develops an effective, comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of each patient using established standards of care, knowledge of disease entities, and human growth and development and emotional, social and spiritual needs and following hospital standards. Communicates professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians, and co-workers. Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing situations. Demonstrates judgment in consulting MD regarding all patient encounters. May triage and refer to appropriate source when primary care patients present with new symptoms. Orders appropriate labs and radiological testing based on assessment of needs. Maintains required records, reports and statistics. Maintains accurate patient records, charts and documentation for administrative purposes. Demonstrates appropriateness of prescribing habits (i.e. agents, volume, and refill). Encourages preventative medicine through patient education and counseling. Recognizes that patient and family teaching are an integral part of the role and follows through on teaching that has been initiated with appropriate documentation. Interpret patient needs to other clinical personnel participating in the care through direct communication and input into care plans. Works collaboratively with physician to manage care of patients in a cost-effective manner. Utilize appropriate resources across the system including nursing interventions. Utilize organizational skills to 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 effective team building. May participate in rounds with residents, completes daily patient management assignments and assists with patient care and disposition. Handles medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program.
Physician’s Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
Physician’s Assistant Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to assess the needs of patients of all different age groups and to provide care appropriately.
Effective Interpersonal skills needed for interacting with physicians, staff, patients and their families, and so forth.
Excellent analytical skills needed for evaluating patients and coordinating treatment plans.
Possess the 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

Assisting the physician staff of the Department in the provision of medical services to patients.
Performing complete, detailed and accurate initial evaluations including medical histories.
Reviewing patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports.
Ordering laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient.
Coordinating treatment plans.
Monitoring patient progress.
Referring patients as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician.
Assessing the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Diagnosing health and developmental problems and caring for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases.
Assessing patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission process.
Examining patients, records, and discriminating between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of a serious physical or emotional problem.
Consulting with physician concerning patient evaluation and condition.
Developing an effective, comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of each patient using established standards of care, knowledge of disease entities, and human growth and development and emotional, social and spiritual needs and following hospital standards.
Communicating professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians, and co-workers.
Setting priorities and modifying patient care in response to changing situations.
Ordering appropriate labs and radiological testing based on assessment of needs.
Maintaining required records, reports and statistics.
Maintaining accurate patient records, charts and documentation for administrative purposes.
Demonstrating appropriateness of prescribing habits (i.e. agents, volume, and refill).
Encouraging preventative medicine through patient education and counseling.
Interpreting patient needs to other clinical personnel participating in the care through direct communication and input into care plans.
Working collaboratively with physician to manage care of patients in a cost-effective manner.
Utilizing appropriate resources across the system including nursing interventions.
Utilizing organizational skills to complete assigned work effectively and on time.
Orienting and training new Physician Assistants, coordinating staff schedules, assisting with performance evaluations, and providing guidance on effective team building.
Participating in rounds with residents, completing daily patient management assignments and assisting with patient care and disposition.
Handling medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service.