Physician Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This role involves assisting Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery, coordinating and providing clinical support for NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons, and providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatient spine patients. The position also involves participating in improvement initiatives, education, and research programs within the Physician Assistant and orthopedic departments.
Requirements
- MA Physician Assistant license required
- BLS certification required
- Graduate of an accredited PA program or Masters prepared in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- 1-3 years of work experience
Nice To Haves
- BLS certification preferred from American Heart Association or Red Cross
Responsibilities
- Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery.
- Participates in surgeries assigned by Orthopedic Service physicians, the chief PA and the Chief Resident.
- Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons.
- Rounds on Orthopedic patients.
- Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed.
- Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license.
- Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings.
- Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or discontinued.
- Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.
- Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical Staff and other allied health professionals.
- Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including discharge summary page 1’s.
- Participates in the Physician Assistant and orthopedic department Improvement initiatives, Education and Research Programs.
- Assists with the development/expansion of protocols, clinical pathways and physician orders.
- Works closely with Case Manager in identifying individual patient variances from established protocols throughout the course of care.
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatient spine patients.
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
