Physician Assistant Hospital Medicine

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing patients, including performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and evaluating patient progress. The Hospital Medicine Unit is a general medicine service that works with supervising physicians to care for high-acuity, medically complex inpatients. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient care in a supportive environment at an academic medical center. Internal medicine and/or inpatient experience is preferred, but motivated new graduates interested in hospital medicine may be considered. A 12-week transition-to-practice program supports onboarding. The position follows a rotating daytime schedule of 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with no evening or night shifts. The position is onsite at 15 Francis Street and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Massachusetts Physician Assistant License; not required at the time of application but required before starting.
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.
Submit a cover letter describing interest in hospital medicine.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.
Internal medicine and/or inpatient experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in applicable settings.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Provide high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with applicable policies and standards.