Physician Assistant Emergency Department 36-hour Rotating

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing medical and/or surgical patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluation. The PA provides Emergency Department care on a rotating schedule across acute care and observation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Faulkner Hospital, as well as urgent care at Brigham and Women’s Foxborough Urgent Care sites. The role includes conducting physical examinations; diagnosing and treating illnesses; ordering and interpreting tests; counseling patients; communicating with family members and colleagues; and prescribing medications. PAs work under the direct supervision of an attending Emergency Medicine physician unless they meet the EM PA Independent Clinical Guidelines, which require at least two years of Emergency Medicine experience and demonstrated clinical excellence. The PA reports to the EM PA Managers.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Physician Assistant state license.
Ability to take medical histories, assess medical conditions, 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 and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and manage medical and/or surgical patients.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and develop appropriate plans of care.
Evaluate patients on an ongoing basis.
Provide patient care across Emergency Department acute care and observation settings and urgent care sites on a rotating schedule.
Conduct physical examinations and diagnose and treat illnesses.
Order and interpret tests.
Counsel patients and interact with family members and colleagues.
Prescribe medications.