Physician Assistant Nights Cardiac Surgery ICU

Job Description - Physician Assistant Nights Cardiac Surgery ICU (3299021)JOB SUMMARYThe Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider 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.QUALIFICATIONSEducationMaster's Degree in PA required.Licenses and CertificationsCertified Physician Assistant (State License) upon hire required.Work ExperienceExperience as a physician assistant preferred (0-1 year).Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSkilled 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.Physical 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.Primary Location75 Francis StOrganizationBrigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)ScheduleFull-time, Standard Hours 40ShiftNight Job, Full-time nights position working in the cardiac surgery ICU in conjunction with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff.

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