Physician Assistant / Weight Management

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW) PA will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team approach for overall care and evaluation of patients seeking care at the Center for Weight Management and Wellness medical weight management program. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret 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/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory setting
Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Evaluates CWMW patients for undiagnosed medical conditions/co-morbidities related to their obesity or affecting their participation in weight management treatment options.
Evaluates CWMW patients to establish candidacy for a broad range of weight management interventions, including medical nutritional management, lifestyle interventions, prescription medications, endoscopic procedures, bariatric surgery, investigational options under study in our institution, and others.
Diagnoses and treats any complications of their weight management intervention(s) in conjunction with attending physician.
Evaluates for and initiates consults with specialists on an as-need basis.