Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides assessment and management for medical and/or surgical patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care, and ongoing evaluation. At the Newton Wellesley Emergency Department, PAs work under the supervision and direction of board-certified emergency medicine physicians to provide high-quality, safe, and timely care. The PA may care for patients of all ages, support all areas of the department, manage high-acuity patients, perform procedures, conduct medical screening examinations, and respond to acute developments during a patient's stay. The role also offers opportunities to teach PA students and participate in the department's educational program. Overnight PAs are expected to practice with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week nocturnist role at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts, with weekends and holidays included.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Physician Assistant state license.
At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
At least two years of Emergency Department experience as a Physician Assistant.
Ability to practice with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision in an overnight role.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Order medications and write prescriptions according to 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 medical screening examinations and respond to acute developments during patients' stays.
Manage high-acuity patients and procedures while supporting all areas of the Emergency Department.
May precept learners, including PA students.