Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Medicine

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•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 patient care in applicable ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings and may also precept a small group of learners. This is an onsite position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., located at 70 Francis Street, with a 40-hour workweek on the day shift.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Required Physician Assistant state license.
At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
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.

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 in accordance with 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.