Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology/ENT (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

2d • $133,120 - $230,000

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care related to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management in ambulatory and/or inpatient settings, caring for patients with complex medical conditions or surgical needs. The Physician Assistant works closely with faculty, fellows, residents, and nursing staff to develop and coordinate plans of care for patients and their families. Some off-hour, weekend, and on-call work may be required.

The role includes performing patient assessments, developing care plans, ordering and interpreting tests, educating patients and families, coordinating care across services, serving as a clinical resource and educator for staff, consulting with physicians or surgeons on complex diagnoses, and documenting encounters clearly and promptly. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Physician Assistant license required.
• Registration with DPH Drug Control required.
• Basic Life Support certificate required.
• ARC-PA and NCCPA credentials.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate.
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the Massachusetts DPH-DCP and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations, formulate care plans, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, and educate patients and their families.
• Serve as an educator and clinical resource for staff through consultation, formal and informal education, literature review, and participation in seminars and conferences.
• Coordinate safe, effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered care; liaise with visiting nurses, clinical staff, and consult services.
• Develop and execute care plans that encompass the entire service and coordinate its activities.
• Consult with physicians or surgeons regarding patient care for more complex diagnoses.
• Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely, and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to determine the health needs of patients and families, and model an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

What This Job Offers

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