Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Nocturnist

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing medical and surgical patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and ongoing evaluation. The role provides direct care, counseling, and teaching in inpatient and other clinical settings.

This cardiac surgery position works 13-hour night shifts in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, three shifts per week, in collaboration with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The BWH Cardiac Surgery Service is a 24/7 PA-run service, and the role requires a rotation of weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include performing histories and physical examinations; ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic and laboratory tests; developing care and follow-up plans; ordering medications and writing prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies; maintaining timely clinical documentation; and performing appropriate bedside procedures.

The starting annual base salary is $143,874. Eligible nocturnists working at least 1,500 night hours annually may receive a $20,000 shift commitment bonus, paid in two semi-annual lump-sum payments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Massachusetts Physician Assistant state license.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred; outstanding new graduates and candidates with less than two years of experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage medical and surgical patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and ongoing evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care, counseling, and teaching to the designated patient population.
• 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 timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
• Work with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units.
• Work a rotation of weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Eligible nocturnists working a minimum of 1,500 night hours annually may receive a $20,000 shift commitment bonus, paid in two semi-annual lump-sum payments.
• Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level