Physician Assistant, Vascular Surgery

Mass General Brigham • Dover, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wentworth Health Partners Cardiovascular Group offers fellowship-trained, board-certified, experienced vascular specialists with a reputation for top-quality treatments and outcomes. These surgeons work with a team of dedicated and qualified physicians, technologists, nurses and clinicians at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital to offer comprehensive care in an accessible, flexible and responsive manner. They are trained in leading edge strategies to manage all aspects of vascular health. Each vascular surgeon is skilled in both innovative minimally invasive and open surgical techniques. Combining the latest in endovascular technology and surgery with state-of-the-art high quality imaging resources, we optimize your treatment and surgical outcomes for an array of vascular disorders. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team that works closely with the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive, community hospital environment.
We are seeking a full time 40-hour, PA to work onsite Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This position is primarily located at 10 Members Way, Dover with the opportunity to provide coverage at the main hospital. This PA will support the development of our Vascular Surgery program. The PA will see ambulatory patients in clinic, assist with rounding in hospital and have the potential to work as first assist in OR.
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.

Nice To Haves

• Looking for a someone with surgical experience (direct vascular surgery highly preferred)

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level