Physician Assistant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Full time)
About The Position
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care for patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Working closely with Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, the PA supports patients from initial consultation and preoperative planning through postoperative recovery and long-term follow-up. This collaborative role combines direct patient care, surgical assistance, and care coordination. The PA primarily supports a designated surgeon and partners with other surgeons as needed, helping support a growing program. The position is 100% on-site and follows four 10-hour shifts per week, with no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities. Responsibilities are divided among clinic care (40%), operating room assistance (40%), and administrative and patient navigation work (20%).
Requirements
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
- Physician Assistant license.
- DPH Drug Control registration.
- Basic Life Support certificate from the American Heart Association.
- ARC-PA and NCCPA credentials.
- Valid prescriptive authority from both the Massachusetts DPH-DCP and the Federal DEA.
- 0–1 years of related work experience required.
- Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
- Competence to provide patient care to neonatal patients (birth to 6 months), young adults (16–30 years), middle-aged adults (30–60 years), and elderly patients (60 years and older).
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and to stand and/or move around through most of the shift.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of experience in a clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, conduct follow-up visits, provide patient education, assist with treatment planning, and support patients through plastic and reconstructive surgery consultations.
- Perform history and physical examinations and formulate care plans.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Assist surgeons during reconstructive and plastic surgery procedures, including breast reconstruction, gender-affirming surgery, and other reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
- Coordinate patient care to provide safe, effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered services.
- Coordinate surgical workflows and facilitate communication among patients, providers, visiting nurses, clinical staff, and consult services.
- Consult with physicians or surgeons regarding care for patients with more complex diagnoses.
- Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely, and in a timely manner.
- Educate patients and their families, and serve as an educator and clinical resource for staff through consultation, formal and informal education, literature review, seminars, and conferences.
- Collaborate with other health professionals to determine the health needs of patients and families, and model an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
