Physician Assistant Emergency Department 36-hour Rotating

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•$135,720 - $173,867•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 evaluating patients on an ongoing basis. The PA provides patient care in the Emergency Department on a rotating schedule. Clinical care areas include acute care and observation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, acute care and observation at Faulkner Hospital, and urgent care at Brigham and Women’s Foxborough Urgent Care sites. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, counseling patients, interacting with family members and colleagues, and prescribing medications. PAs work under the direct supervision of an attending Emergency Medicine physician unless they meet the criteria in the EM PA Independent Clinical Guidelines, which include a minimum of two years of EM experience and demonstration of clinical excellence. The PA reports to the EM PA Managers.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Required 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.
For work under the EM PA Independent Clinical Guidelines: at least two years of Emergency Medicine experience and demonstration of clinical excellence.

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 in Emergency Department acute care and observation settings, and at urgent care sites, on a rotating schedule.
Conduct physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat illnesses.
Order and interpret tests.
Counsel patients and interact with family members and colleagues.
Prescribe medications.