Nocturnist Physician Assistant III, Surgery - Cooley Dickinson Hospital-(3301309)
Description
About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts.
With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community.
The Cooley Dickinson Hospital has a medical staff of approximately 500 active members (physicians and advanced practice clinicians).
The system is comprised of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Medical Group, as well as a VNA and Hospice. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, empowering employer, and a place for everyone.
The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function.
Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Full Time (40 Hour) Nocturnist Physician Assistant III to join our Surgery team at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
The schedule will consist of (4) 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday. The hours are 8 : 00 PM to 6 : 00 AM. We are located on the Cooley Dickinson Main Campus at 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060.
Under the clinical supervision of the Chief of the service line, the PA oversees and participates in the care of patients in the inpatient setting.
The Physician Assistant performs evaluations, coordinates and participates in treatment plans, monitors patient progress and documents patient care.
This role will work with general surgery and potential first assist coverage for OB / GYN. The PA will also have the chance to assist with bedside procedures and serve as first assist in the operating room.
Our PAs work autonomously to the top of their licensure and are responsible for :
- Presenting and discussing the findings of the initial evaluation of patients with the surgeon to determine the treatment plan
- Obtaining and documenting appropriate and comprehensive health histories and physical examinations
- Ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results
- Reviewing patient care management issues with the Medical Director and consulting with appropriate resources as needed
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to :
- Wound care / debridement
- Ostomy care
- Tube / drain care and / or removal
- Suturing
- Suture or staple removal
- Insertion of nasogastric tubes
- Bladder catheterization
- Providing first-level response to acute patient complications and emergencies and initiating appropriate measures
- Participating in the discharge planning process at the point of admission and throughout the patient's hospitalization
- Educating, instructing and counseling patients and families
- Carrying pager and participating in post-surgical phone calls
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward? In this full-time role, you will have access to a competitive benefits package tailored to meet your needs!
Qualifications
Qualifications
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.
- Master’s degree in physician assistant studies required.
- 6 years of PA experience required preferably in surgery.
- Certified Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire.
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