Brigham and Women's Hospital
Overview
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.
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 appropriate to the patient population.
Night-time responsibilities include working nights (shifts 6 pm to 6 am), Monday through Sunday, on a rotating schedule covering inpatients on the Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Urology services, with additional Saturday/Sunday coverage (6 am–6 pm) on a rotating basis.
Receive patient sign-outs from residents/PAs, care for inpatients during assigned shifts, create work lists for the following day, and provide sign-out of overnight events in the morning.
Evaluate patients with acute changes in clinical status; manage postoperative patients (e.g., drains, central lines, urinary catheters, NG tubes, basic suturing).
Assist in operating room cases as needed, with majority of time spent managing non-OR, floor issues.
Develop knowledge of ORL, Plastic Surgery, and Urology procedures as described in the service requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant required.
Licenses and Credentials:
Physician Assistant State License (generic HR) required.
Experience:
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in taking medical histories, maintaining quality standards, responding in emergencies, interpreting and applying guidelines, and communicating clearly with patients and staff.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Occasionally
Lifting Frequently (with assisted device) 35 lbs+
Carrying Frequently 20–35 lbs
Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
Climbing Rarely
Balancing Frequently
Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching Occasionally
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Frequently
Gross and Fine Manipulation Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Vision and Hearing Constantly
Talking constantly
Work Details
Remote Type:
Onsite
Work Location:
75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/Annual
Grade:
7
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. 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. 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 (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham competency framework: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies and is used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, and build a strong talent pipeline.
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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 appropriate to the patient population.
Night-time responsibilities include working nights (shifts 6 pm to 6 am), Monday through Sunday, on a rotating schedule covering inpatients on the Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Urology services, with additional Saturday/Sunday coverage (6 am–6 pm) on a rotating basis.
Receive patient sign-outs from residents/PAs, care for inpatients during assigned shifts, create work lists for the following day, and provide sign-out of overnight events in the morning.
Evaluate patients with acute changes in clinical status; manage postoperative patients (e.g., drains, central lines, urinary catheters, NG tubes, basic suturing).
Assist in operating room cases as needed, with majority of time spent managing non-OR, floor issues.
Develop knowledge of ORL, Plastic Surgery, and Urology procedures as described in the service requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant required.
Licenses and Credentials:
Physician Assistant State License (generic HR) required.
Experience:
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in taking medical histories, maintaining quality standards, responding in emergencies, interpreting and applying guidelines, and communicating clearly with patients and staff.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Occasionally
Lifting Frequently (with assisted device) 35 lbs+
Carrying Frequently 20–35 lbs
Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
Climbing Rarely
Balancing Frequently
Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching Occasionally
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Frequently
Gross and Fine Manipulation Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Vision and Hearing Constantly
Talking constantly
Work Details
Remote Type:
Onsite
Work Location:
75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/Annual
Grade:
7
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. 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. 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 (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham competency framework: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies and is used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, and build a strong talent pipeline.
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