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New England Baptist Hospital

Physician Assistant

New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

Job Description Summary: Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization\'s WE CARE values. Job Description: To provide direct patient care and clinical assessment for adult patients under the direction of a specific physician who is an active member of the New England Baptist Hospital Medical Staff. The Physician Assistant will function within specified parameters as defined by the sponsoring physician and Massachusetts State rules and regulations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings. Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or discontinued. Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care. Acts as a liaison between sponsoring physician and patients, and between sponsoring physician and other allied health professionals. Manages and responds to patient phone calls and other communications. Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation. Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license. Other Potential Duties & Responsibilities

Participates in those surgeries assigned by the sponsoring physician, the chief PA and the Chief Resident. Qualifications

Master’s degree Licensed Physician Assistant in State of MA MCSR State of MA DEA, Federal Government Basic Life Support Certification Minimum Experience

1-3 years of experience Other Requirements

Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization\'s WE CARE values. As a health care organization, we require vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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