Physician Assistant

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide compassionate patient care in a public health hospital environment. Physician Assistants assist with the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients in inpatient and outpatient medical disciplines. The role operates under the supervision of a qualified licensed physician, which may include rounds and patient review as well as periodic written and verbal performance reviews; the physician does not necessarily need to be present.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Physician Assistant education and training program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, Department of Public Health (M.G.L. Chapter 112, ss. 9C-9H).
• Expertise in physical diagnosis, including medical history-taking and evaluations.
• Knowledge of electrocardiography and diagnostic radiology fundamentals.
• Familiarity with medical records and terminology.
• Awareness of safety practices in medical facilities.
• Acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza, or comply with required mitigation measures under the applicable regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Suboxone Waiver.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and examine patients using medical histories, physical examinations, and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe medications and treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Perform and interpret routine and specialized diagnostics, including laboratory work, imaging, and electrocardiography.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and fracture management.
• Counsel patients on physical and mental health, disease prevention, family planning, and related topics.
• Provide inpatient care for community and correctional health patients.
• Independently perform life-saving evaluations and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic medical records.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and the rapid response team as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed