Physician Assistant I / BWH Neurosurgery at South Shore Health/ South Weymouth at Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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.



Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)



Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural 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


Performs other duties as assigned


Complies with all policies and standards



Physical Demands



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Physical Demand


N/A = (0%)


Rarely (< 2%)


Occasionally (3-33%)


Frequently (34-66%)


Constantly (67-100%)


Weight


Standing


X


Walking


X


Sitting


X


Lifting


X


Carrying


X


Pushing


X


Pulling


X


Climbing


X


Balancing


X


Stooping


X


Kneeling


X


Crouching


X


Crawling


X


Reaching


X


Handling


X


Grasping


X


Feeling


X


Talking


X


Hearing


X


Vision - Near


X


Vision - Far


X


Repetitive Motions


X


Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination


X


This position supports the clinical needs of the BWH Neurosurgery practice at the South Weymouth and Pembroke, MA locations. The PA responsibilities will include outpatient clinic - independent and shared clinics, inpatient management, consults- inpatient and ED, and OR first assisting as needed by neurosurgeons in those locations. He/She serves as a liaison between the physician and the support staff in the operating room, inpatient floor and Emergency Department by providing timely communication, patient care and other clinical functions as needed under the direction of the supervising physician.


The PA I will be expected to participate in the orienting, onboarding, and/or training new hire PAs within the department.


The PA I will be expected to participate in precepting PA students as part of the BWH Neurosurgery PA student program.


While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/division/clinic. The PA may be asked to take call, pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed.



Qualifications

Education




Degree




Field of Study




Required/Preferred




And/Or



Master's Degree


PA


required



Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?



No



Licenses and Certifications




Licenses/Certifications




Time Frame




Required/
Preferred




And/Or



Certified Physician Assistant (State License)


upon hire


required



Work Experience




Experience Details




Years of Experience




Required/
Preferred




And/Or



experience as a physician assistant


0-1 year


preferred



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



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



EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.