Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, Full Time, MVH

Mass General Brigham•Oak Bluffs, MA

5d•$173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing medical and/or surgical patient populations. The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and ongoing evaluation. The PA provides direct care, counseling, and teaching in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.

Requirements

Master's degree as a Physician Assistant; experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
Must be able to obtain licenses and credentials as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.
Skilled 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

At least 2 years of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.

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 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.