Physician Assistant - Hematology BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$173,867•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician Assistant is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing patients with hematologic disorders, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing plans of care, and ongoing evaluation. Working with physicians in the BWH Hematology division, the PA provides care for patients with conditions including iron deficiency, anemia, bleeding disorders, anticoagulation issues, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. The role includes a high degree of autonomy in assessment, dosing, and care planning in collaboration with physicians. The PA provides direct patient care, manages referrals and patient messages, supports routine and urgent care, coordinates periprocedural planning and follow-up after hospitalizations, and adjusts care plans based on patient history and results. The role also promotes collaboration among medical, nursing, and clinic staff; supports patient flow and resource efficiency; and may participate in clinical and translational research, education, onboarding, and departmental committees. Work is primarily at BWH Main Campus, with work also at Faulkner Hospital and DFCI locations. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday-to-Friday, eight-hour day shift. A hybrid schedule is possible but not guaranteed.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Valid prescriptive authority from Massachusetts DPH and the Federal DEA.
Physician Assistant licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Five years of APP experience in ambulatory healthcare, excluding infusion room, procedural, and urgent care experience.
Three years of classical hematology experience.
Three years of experience with ongoing, long-term management of chronic diseases.
Ability to work collaboratively and function effectively as part of a healthcare team in a busy, diverse clinical environment.
Ability to serve as a resource for medical, nursing, and support staff regarding hematology patient care.
Ability to work with information systems and databases, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and EPIC.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical and translational research studies.

Responsibilities

Deliver and coordinate care for a panel of patients, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Provide assessment and management for patients with a variety of hematologic diagnoses in collaboration with BWH Hematology physicians.
Triage incoming referrals and patient messages and assist with in-basket management.
Manage routine and urgent patient care, reassessing and modifying plans based on results, history, and follow-up needs.
Provide direct care for patients with hematological disorders, including periprocedural planning and outpatient follow-up after hospitalizations.
Provide counseling and teaching; perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate 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.
Maintain timely, high-quality documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Promote collaboration among medical, nursing, and clinic staff to support continuity of care and efficient resource use.
Serve as a resource to staff in areas of expertise and participate in departmental and interdepartmental committees.
Participate in staff education, onboarding, and clinical research efforts.
Facilitate patient movement through the system and evaluate own practice and program effectiveness.