NP or PA - Inpatient Electrophysiology - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

23h•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing medical and/or surgical patient populations, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate care plans, and evaluating patients over time. This onsite inpatient Electrophysiology role provides care to patients undergoing routine EP procedures and may also support inpatient electrophysiology consultations. The APP will be trained and credentialed to perform cardioversion procedures.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
Required Physician Assistant state license.
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

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, counseling, and teaching in applicable inpatient, ambulatory, operative, or procedural settings.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations, including writing the H&P for patients undergoing routine EP procedures.
Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop care plans 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.
Complete medication reconciliation and coordinate patient discharge from the PACU.
Provide high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure and operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Manage pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing routine electrophysiology procedures.
May rotate onto the inpatient consult pager and work with the consult Attending to provide urgent and non-urgent EP consult coverage throughout the hospital.
Become credentialed and trained to perform cardioversion procedures.