Physician Assistant
Valley Health Systems•Amherst, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a new gastroenterology practice in Amherst, Massachusetts. The role offers the opportunity to help build the practice while receiving professional support, resources, and clinical collaboration from an established health system. The PA will provide high-quality, patient-centered care across the gastroenterology spectrum to adult and geriatric patients in a culturally diverse environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current Massachusetts PA license or eligibility for licensure.
- NCCPA certification.
- DEA registration or eligibility.
- Three years of experience as a professional Physician Assistant.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
- Ability to perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments, interpret diagnostic data, develop treatment plans, and exercise sound clinical judgment about consultation or referral.
- Attention to detail and proficiency with computer systems and medical equipment.
- Ability to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a culturally diverse environment.
Nice To Haves
- Gastroenterology experience is preferred.
- PAs with strong primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or related experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new and established patients.
- Obtain comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage common gastrointestinal conditions.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Provide patient education and counseling.
- Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals when appropriate.
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists, nurses, and other members of the care team.
- Support the growth and development of the new Amherst location.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Low-cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Free disability and life insurance.
- 403(b) plan.
- Up to $8,000 in degree/tuition reimbursement.
- In-house pharmacy.
- Relaxation room and fitness center.
- Voluntary benefits, including LegalShield and pet insurance.
- Free onsite parking.
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