Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Rotating BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing medical and surgical patient populations, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, care planning, and ongoing evaluation. The role provides direct care, counseling, and teaching in inpatient, ambulatory, operative, and/or procedural settings. This inpatient cardiac surgery position works 13-hour shifts, rotating days and nights in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units alongside cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The BWH Cardiac Surgery Service is a 24/7 PA-run service, so rotating nights, weekends, and holidays is required. The PA performs histories and physical examinations; orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests; develops care and follow-up plans; prescribes medications in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies; maintains timely clinical documentation; and performs appropriate bedside procedures.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Physician Assistant state license.
Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting 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 and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a Physician Assistant; outstanding new graduates and candidates with less than two years of experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Assess and manage medical and surgical patient populations.
Provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and develop and evaluate plans of care.
Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to designated patient populations.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop care and follow-up plans based on diagnostic, laboratory, and examination findings.
Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Provide high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.