Surgery Physician Assistant (Department Of Surgery, Inpatient, FT, Days)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

18d•$104,000 - $151,000

About The Position

Inpatient General Surgery PA full time weekdays. Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician’s Assistant is responsible for providing varied medical services, including: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. May be involved with a patient’s medical care in any role which the attending physician deems proper and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulations, delineation of privileges, and the Physician Assistant’s training, knowledge, skill, and experience This is a full-time position with no weekend, holiday, or night call requirements. Responsibilities include a combination of inpatient floor coverage and operative first assisting for open, laparoscopic, and robotic cases. The role requires strong teamwork skills, as it involves teaching and collaborating with BU surgical residents and medical students, as well as PA students on occasion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certified and eligible for licensure in Massachusetts
Strong clinical judgment and technical surgical skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-volume surgical environment
Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development

Nice To Haves

Prior surgical or operative experience strongly preferred
Experience in open, laparoscopic, and/or robotic surgery preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-based model

Responsibilities

Serve as first assist in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical cases
Perform surgical tasks including tissue handling, exposure, suturing, stapling, and hemostasis
Assist with preoperative setup, positioning, and postoperative wound closure
Participate in emergent and elective cases as assigned
Conduct daily inpatient rounds and patient assessments
Write progress notes, discharge summaries, and orders
Manage postoperative care, including pain control, drains, wound care, and coordination of consults
Respond to patient needs and collaborate with nursing and ancillary staff
Work as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team
Participate in the education of surgical residents, medical students, and PA students as appropriate
Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced academic setting