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Job description
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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Job Summary
Per Diem Rate $93.50
Summary. 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
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.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Inpatient Neurosurgery PA Responsibilities
All patient responsibilities as outlined above are expected and may also include:
Rounding with the neurosurgical team (Attending physicians and PAs)
Performing inpatient and emergency room consultation and follow-up
Collecting clinical data for studies and performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to:
Staple/suture removal/placement
Wound care/packing
Lumbar drain placement/removal
Lumbar punctures
NGT placement
Central line placement
Arterial line placement
Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removal
Draping and patient positioning.
The PA will serve as first-call for ED and inpatient consultations, appropriately triaging and calling the neurosurgeon on-call as appropriate.
The PA may serve as OR first assist with neurosurgeon.
While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/clinic. The PA may be asked to pick up additional shifts during the week or weekend, work variable hours, including covering a night shift as available , and/or provide backup coverage as needed.
Maintains ACLS certification.
The PA I shall be capable of independently orienting, onboarding, and/or training new hire PAs within the department/division.
The PA I shall be actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Outpatient Neurosurgery PA Responsibilities
All patient responsibilities as outlined above are expected and may also include:
Rounding with the neurosurgical team (Attending physicians and PAs)
Performing inpatient and emergency room consultation and follow-up
Manage patient concerns via phone calls or Gateway
See patients in clinic or virtually for post-op, established or new visits
Collecting clinical data for studies and performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to:
Staple/suture removal/placement
Wound care/packing
Lumbar drain placement/removal
Lumbar punctures
NGT placement
Central line placement
Arterial line placement
Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removal
Draping and patient positioning.
The PA will serve as first-call for ED and inpatient consultations, appropriately triaging and calling the neurosurgeon on-call as appropriate.
The PA may serve as OR first assist with neurosurgeon.
While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/clinic. The PA may be asked to pick up additional shifts during the week or weekend, work variable hours, including covering a night shift as available , and/or provide backup coverage as needed.
Maintains ACLS certification.
The PA I shall be capable of independently orienting, onboarding, and/or training new hire PAs within the department/division.
The PA I shall be actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications
Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant (State License) required
Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
Knowledge, Skills & 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)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
Employee Type Per Diem
Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range $135,720 - $83.59/Hourly
Grade 7
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