Physician Assistant

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking caring, dynamic, and attentive applicants to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate public health hospital environment. The Physician Assistants (PA) assist in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings in medical disciplines. The PA works under the supervision, but not necessarily in the presence of a qualified licensed physician (supervision includes rounds and review of patients, periodic written & verbal review of performance).

Requirements

• Physician Assistant must be a graduate from a program for the education and training of Physician Assistants which has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, Department of Public Health (M.G.L., Chapter 112, ss. 9C-9H).
• Expertise in physical diagnosis, including medical history-taking and evaluations.
• Knowledge of electrocardiography and diagnostic radiology fundamentals.
• Familiarity with medical records and terminology.
• Awareness of safety practices in medical facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Suboxone Waiver

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and examine patients through medical histories, physical exams, and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe medications and treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Perform and interpret routine and specialized diagnostics, including lab work, imaging, and electrocardiography.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures like injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and fracture management.
• Counsel patients on physical and mental health, disease prevention, family planning, and more.
• Provide care for community and correctional health patients in inpatient settings.
• Independently perform life-saving evaluations and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic medical records.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and the rapid response team, as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Employee Benefits and Rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed