Physician Assistant I Primary Care Norwood

Job Description - Physician Assistant I Primary Care Norwood (3288543)Physician Assistant I Primary Care Norwood - (3288543)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.The Brigham and Women’s Primary Care Physician Assistant is a member of the Primary care team.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/division/clinic. The PA may occasionally be asked to work clinically during administrative time and/or provide coverage of team members and colleagues. The PA is responsible for being accessible after hours during the week for urgent results of tests they have ordered. The PA is responsible for checking their Epic inbasket regularly & responding to time-sensitive info as needed, even when not in the office or on site.Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settingPerforms complete histories and physical examinationsOrders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testsDevelops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findingsOrders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and proceduresConsistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summariesPerforms bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient populationCo-manages a patient panel together with a resident cohort and/or attending PCPPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsEducationDegree : Master's DegreeField of Study : PARequired/Preferred : RequiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

NoLicenses and CertificationsLicenses/Certifications : Certified Physician Assistant (State License)Time Frame : upon hireRequired/Preferred : RequiredWork ExperienceExperience Details : experience as a physician assistantYears of Experience : 0-1 yearRequired/Preferred : PreferredTo be a PA II : 4 years, RequiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSkilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findingsAbility to maintain quality control standardsAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsAbility to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the publicPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demand: N/A = (0%)Rarely ( Occasionally (3-33%)Frequently (34-66%)Constantly (67-100%)WeightStanding, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Vision - Near, Vision - Far, Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot CoordinationBrigham and Women’s Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.

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