Physician Assistant - Boston - Mass General Brigham

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary
Brigham and Women?s Hospital is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.

We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity:

race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

GENERAL SUMMARY/


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a physician assistant program.

The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of neurology patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department chief physician assistant administratively.

The PA will perform in accordance with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including but not limited to the BWH PA Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinical privileges, and BWH PA policy.

The nocturnist Neurology Physician Assistant I is a critical member of the Neurology inpatient team located at Brigham and Women?s Hospital.

In concert with the supervising and attending physicians the PA will provide direct patient care and management for patients suffering from neurologic disease.

The PA is responsible for assisting attending physicians and nurses and other care team members in the medical management of patients assigned to the inpatient service.

The nocturnist PA will work 3-4 twelve-hour shifts per week and help cover the inpatient service overnight alongside a neurology resident.

The PA will help with new neurology patient admissions that come through the emergency department, the neurology ICU, or outside hospital transfers.

Qualifications
Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant Massachusetts State License

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred but not required.

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Neurology Inpatient Responsibilities:
Performs patient histories and physicals and Neurology exams, documents information accurately in the patient medical record in a timely fashion
Learns and performs neuro-diagnostic procedures (e.g. lumbar punctures) as needed to support patient care
Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with physicians; recommends and/or enters orders as needed to support high quality patient care management
Appropriately follows up on patient treatment plans to ensure plan of care is carried out; communicates with attending/referring physicians, nurses, and other care team members as appropriate
Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise, to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs, write orders, obtain consultations and interpret lab values radiology studies with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary
Stays up to date on the latest literature in Neurology care
Maintains active PA licensure, MCSR/DEA licensure, and BLS/ACLS certification Performs other duties as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the inpatient 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 consult H&Ps, progress notes, and procedure notes
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population, including lumbar puncture and nasogastric tube placement.
Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources
Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division

Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers
Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings
Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers
Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division

Academic Responsibilities:
Attend appropriate Neurology seminars, conferences, lectures, and other forums to support continuing medical education as approved by the Division leadership Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate
Participates in quality improvement efforts and research efforts as directed by the service leadership
Partakes in PA and Neurology Resident teaching opportunities through discussion of clinical cases and other educational sessions
Participates in the PA student education program in Neurology
Participates PA grand rounds and or other educational forums on the topic of neurology
Communicates openly with supervising physicians and Department/Division leadership to improve patient, family, and care team satisfaction
Performs other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:

The appropriate candidate will have successfully completed a graduate level physician assistant program (master's degree) accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA).

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) must be obtained prior to first day of employment.

The PA must hold a current valid license or be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The PA must maintain a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and must complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each two-year period of employment.

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Night (United States of America)


EEO Statement:
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

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To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran?s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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