Physician Assistant Orthopedics

Brown Medicine•Taunton, MA

18h•$61 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Orthopedics surgeons at Saint Anne's Hospital, the physician assistant manages patients in Outpatient, Inpatient and operating room settings. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physician and other health professionalsClearly communicate with patients and their familiesProvide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patientsIdentify and assess problems while interviewing and examining patientsOrder and interpret lab and imaging studies, prescribe medications, complete paperwork, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicianProvide pre and post-operative patient educationActs as surgical first assist for a variety of Neurosurgery and General Surgery procedures, both intracranial and spineManagement of inpatient and outpatient Neurosurgery and General Surgery issues, including perioperative care.Works in a collaborative fashion along with supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICUCovers some evening phone calls, assists supervising physician with rounds on weekends if needed, and may intermittently cover first call from answering servicePerform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessaryPerform similar and related duties as requested by supervising physicianParticipate in data collection and research as directedReports immediately to supervising physician any deviation of normal operationsParticipates in Hospital Incident Reporting System and other risk management activitiesShall be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and proceduresDemonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Requirements

One year experience in a surgical program preferred.
Ability to make sound judgments and problem solve
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Excellent Organizational and communication skills
Graduation from an AMA accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
Massachusetts license to practice as a Physician Assistant required.
Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
Medical Staff office ensures DEA/MA Control substance licensure.

Responsibilities

Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physician and other health professionals
Clearly communicate with patients and their families
Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients
Identify and assess problems while interviewing and examining patients
Order and interpret lab and imaging studies, prescribe medications, complete paperwork, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician
Provide pre and post-operative patient education
Acts as surgical first assist for a variety of Neurosurgery and General Surgery procedures, both intracranial and spine
Management of inpatient and outpatient Neurosurgery and General Surgery issues, including perioperative care.
Works in a collaborative fashion along with supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICU
Covers some evening phone calls, assists supervising physician with rounds on weekends if needed, and may intermittently cover first call from answering service
Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessary
Perform similar and related duties as requested by supervising physician
Participate in data collection and research as directed
Reports immediately to supervising physician any deviation of normal operations
Participates in Hospital Incident Reporting System and other risk management activities
Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.