Physician Assistant NICU Per Diem BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $58 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides care of the critically ill neonate in the neonatal ICU and SCN setting, including attendance at high-risk deliveries with the NICU team, admission of the ill neonate to both the level II and III setting, and medical management of the critically ill neonate in the NICU/SCN setting. The Physician Assistant shall work with a multidisciplinary team to review history and daily patient data, round with a multidisciplinary team to make management plans and carry forth these plans through the off hours. The Physician Assistant will perform emergency procedures including but not limited to endotracheal intubation, needle thoracentesis, thoracostomy, paracentesis, umbilical line placement, PICC line placement, peripheral arterial access, lumbar puncture, bladder catheterization. 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. The Physician Assistant shall maintain appropriate licensure and maintenance of certification. Other duties as assigned. The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. 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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
• Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• 2 years of experience as a PA 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level