Description
JOB SUMMARY
Describe below the primary purpose and function of this job)
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
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Degree
Field of Study
Required / Preferred
And / Or
Master's Degree
required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
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
PA I
0-3.99 years
Required
To be a PA II
4+ years
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
The PA nocturnist and weekend specialist will be required to work nights (shifts 6 pm to 6 am), Monday through Sunday, on a rotating schedule covering inpatients on the Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Urology services.
This is a full-time position with variation of hours on site per week.
General Responsibilities :
This work will include receive patient sign outs from residents / PAs in a timely fashion and caring for inpatients during assigned shifts.
It will also include creating work list for each service for the following day and providing sign out of overnight events to the resident / PA.
The PA will also be required to evaluate patients on service who have an acute change in clinical status. The PA will be required to have basic surgical knowledge and skills in the management of post-operative patients including removal of surgical drains, removal of central lines, removal and placement of urinary catheters, placement and removal of nasogastric tubes and basic suturing.
The PA will also be required to help with patient throughput, including inpatients but also patients admitted to the Extended Recovery and Post Anesthesia Care Units who will be discharged the following morning or admitted to the floor.
Finally, the PA may be required to assist in the operating room on cases that extend into the late evening or for emergency surgical procedures.
However, it is anticipated that the majority of will be spent managing non-OR, floor issues.
Otolaryngology (ORL) Service Requirements :
The PA will be required to have or develop knowledge of basic ORL procedures not limited to but including, total thyroidectomy, radical neck dissection, retropharyngeal abscess drainage and complex head and neck cancer resections and flaps.
The PA will be required to be trained in epistatxis management with nasal packing and removal, tracheostomy tube changes, drainage of superficial abscesses and NG tube and small bore feeding tube placement in complex post-op patients.
Plastic Surgery Service Requirements :
The PA will be required to have or develop knowledge of basic Plastic Surgery procedures not limited to be including, breast reconstruction (allograft, implants, tissue expanders), complex wound management, skin grafts and complex flap reconstruction.
The PA will be required to be trained in the following procedure skills and maintain competency in : incision and drainage of superficial abscesses, suturing, removal of drains.
Urology Service Requirements :
The PA will be required to have or develop knowledge of basic Urology procedures not limited to but including, lithotripsy, transurethral resection of the prostate, penile implants, artificial urinary sphincter insertion, prostatectomy and cystectomy.
The PA will be required to be trained in the following procedure skills and maintain competency in : placement of difficult urinary catheters, management of 3-way urinary catheters with and without irrigation, replacement / change of superpubic tubes and bladder irrigation.
EEO Statement
BWH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Primary Location : MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus Work Locations : BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115 Job : Physician Assistants Organization : Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours : 40 Shift : Night Job Posted Shift Description : Dept of Surgery Nocturnist / 40 hours / inpatient coverage for Urology / Plastic Surgery / ENT Employee Status : Regular Recruiting Department : BWH Surgery Job Posting : Aug 20, 2024
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