Physician Assistant II - Hemodialysis Unit

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Join the BWH Division of Nephrology to care for patients with dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury (AKI) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the BWH Hemodialysis Unit. The Physician Assistant conducts clinical assessments, initiates care plans, and provides follow-up. Care is delivered in alignment with the Nephrology clinical team and practice standards, under the direction of and in consultation or collaboration with a supervising physician.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Physician Assistant state license.
Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting 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.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive patient care in alignment with the Nephrology clinical team and practice standards.
Oversee interventions and care plans based on assessments and protocols, under a supervising physician’s direction and in consultation or collaboration with that physician.
Document assessments, orders, interventions, results, and evaluations in the patient’s medical record according to established standards.
Evaluate and analyze patients’ responses to therapeutic interventions.
Provide information, education, and support to patients and families, involving them in care planning.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals.
Support and coordinate ancillary clinical staff to achieve performance goals.
Develop and implement plans of care reflecting patients’ needs and goals.
Administer medications safely in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and procedures.
Complete patient and insurance paperwork as needed.
Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and legible Epic documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Close Epic encounters within the hospital’s mandated timeframe, currently within 72 hours of the date of service.
Maintain knowledge of kidney disease and associated problems to provide accurate resource information to patients.
Maintain clinical competency, professional skills, and knowledge through experience, continuing education, and independent learning.
Maintain certifications and licensures required for the position.
Answer calls and messages from patients, family members, and BWH clinical staff.
Correspond with outpatient dialysis units and providers.
Collaborate with hospital colleagues and external healthcare resources.
Foster communication among nursing staff, nephrologists, and other healthcare team members.
Participate in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement programs, practice standards, and policies and procedures.