Physician Assistant EX

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

7d•$109,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Physician Assistant works in collaboration with attending physicians to admit, evaluate, and treat patients in office and inpatient hospital settings for a practice that performs invasive and non-invasive procedures. The role manages patient care from initial evaluation through treatment, follow-up, and transitions from inpatient to outpatient care. It includes interpreting diagnostic findings, assisting with procedures, coordinating care across departments, documenting patient information, and educating patients and families. The Physician Assistant works under general supervision and, where applicable, under the countersignature of an attending physician. The position ensures care is consistent with applicable department protocols and regulatory standards, including NCQA, TJC, and federal and state requirements, and supports ongoing professional development. The compensation range is $109,000–$158,000. The stated range is based on Boston-area data and may be modified based on geographic location. Total compensation may include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits; discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) savings matches; paid time off; career advancement opportunities; and resources to support employee and family well-being.

Responsibilities

Admit, evaluate, and treat patients in office and inpatient hospital settings in collaboration with attending physicians.
Review patient histories, perform physical assessments, formulate care plans, and provide follow-up care.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, and perform or interpret routine laboratory procedures, common radiological studies, and electrocardiograph tracings.
Monitor and assist with noninvasive testing, including stress testing, nuclear cardiology scans, direct and transtelephonic monitoring of pacemaker patients, and echocardiography.
Present initial evaluation findings to the attending physician, determine the treatment plan in consultation, document the plan, and write appropriate orders.
Assist physicians with inserting nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, needles, and peripheral intravenous catheters; remove venous and arterial sheaths; perform minor suturing, venipuncture, and subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injections; and assist with pacemaker insertion and AICD programming.
Coordinate and consolidate patient care plans and their execution, and facilitate communication with other departments to support efficient, cost-effective patient care.
Under attending physician countersignature, transcribe authorized preoperative and postoperative orders, including prescription medication, fluids, diets, activity levels, and procedures.
Write orders for hospitalized patients, including medication, laboratory, diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and nursing activities; may write authorized prescription orders, including controlled or investigational medications and pre- and postoperative orders.
Make rounds, evaluate patients, and write progress reports.
Consult with physicians or surgeons about care for patients with more complex diagnoses.
Educate patients and families about preventive care, medical issues, prescribed treatments, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, other interventional procedures, and medications.
Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records covering initial evaluation, follow-up, unusual incidents or problems, and patient progress.
Facilitate inpatient-to-outpatient transitions, including medication reconciliation, arranging timely follow-up, and completing accurate, concise discharge summaries.
Ensure treatment and consultations comply with NCQA, TJC, and federal and state regulatory standards.
Maintain professional growth and knowledge of industry standards and practices through educational programs and workshops.