Brigham and Women’s Hospital
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I / TIMI STUDY GROUP
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I / TIMI STUDY GROUP (3304805)Description:The TIMI Study Group Physician Assistant, in collaboration with their supervising physician, has responsibility for assessment and management of TIMI trial subjects enrolled at BWH and Partners related affiliates, including oversight of trial interventions, and continuous implementation and evaluation as per trial protocol guidelines. The Physician Assistant has acquired specialized knowledge and skills through completion of an accredited Physician Assistants program. The incumbent is accountable to collaborate, review with, and update the Principal Investigator regarding the status of each assigned trial.This position is responsible, within the legal limitations, for assisting the TIMI Principal Investigators in the provision of research services in a variety of treatment areas including the main ED, outpatient hospital clinics, inpatient units, as well as Partners-related affiliates. The PA must work collaboratively with TIMI coworkers and study team members by utilizing advanced practice skills and knowledge to effectively enhance the research services provided by the TIMI Study Group.The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department director and department administrator.Clinical Responsibilities:
Identify, recruit and consent eligible subjects for enrollment.Arrange and perform screening visits or prescreen by chart review.Perform subject care according to mutually agreed upon practice guidelines, and in accord with current guidelines per state and hospital regulations.Perform and record subject evaluations such as past medical history, social history and habits, review of systems, physical assessment, and discuss findings with Principal Investigator.Oversee/assure completion of procedures and tests, particular to the trial population, which are mutually agreed upon with the supervising physician.Collaborate with Principal Investigators, research coordinators, and other TIMI and hospital personnel to safely implement the study protocol and coordinate resources.Order medications and write prescriptions in accord with current protocol guidelines, organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.Responsible for subject teaching, distribution of study medications, scheduling subject visits and follow-up visits as per protocol.Monitor hospitalized subjects with daily visits and ensure high quality data collection.Receive subject telephone calls, and be available by pager for questions from providers caring for study subjects.Communicate with the Principal Investigators and TIMI Director regarding study progress, enrollment, and lost-to-follow-up cases on a regular basis.Incorporate the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through subject education and counseling.Perform other duties as required and appropriate.Administrative Responsibilities:
Oversee administrative procedures with the BWH Institutional Review Board (IRB), other hospital groups and study sponsors. Assist in completing and submitting IRB applications as well as Annual Continuing Reviews.Prepare for and represent TIMI for site visits and audits (Sponsor, monitor, FDA). Serves as primary contact for study monitor. Serves as lead for monitor visits and quality review of data and files.Oversee system for tracking experimental drug supplies and appropriate storage.Learn the process involving and maintain correspondence with, the IRB, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. Maintain files and computer databases on study participants.Abstract data from patient’s medical records for completion of research chart and case report forms (CRF). Complete, submit, and maintain case report forms in a timely manner.Respond to queries regarding incomplete data, and serious adverse event (SAE) reporting.Participate in departmental quality improvement program. Utilize quality improvement data and research findings to enhance subject care.Attend weekly staff meetings.Qualifications:
Education Requirements:Must have 4 years of college level education and bachelor’s degree or equivalent. (BS/MS joint programs are also acceptable).Must have successfully completed a Graduate Level, accredited Physician Assistant Program approved by AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA programs.License/Certification/Registration Requirements:Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA) is required.License as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses.Complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.Maintain current BLS/ACLS certification.Complete BWH Professionalism Program within 3 months of date of hire.Work areas will include BWH hospital clinics, various inpatient and outpatient units, as well as at Partners-related affiliates. Job responsibilities will require significant amounts of standing, moving between rooms and floors, and communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues, trial subjects, and family members. Subject interaction may require standard precautions, and in some cases additional precautions as necessary.Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.Primary Location:
MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical AreaWork Locations:
BWH Longwood Medical Area 75 Francis Street Boston 02115Job Organization:
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)Schedule:
Full-timeStandard Hours: 40Shift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
Regular
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Identify, recruit and consent eligible subjects for enrollment.Arrange and perform screening visits or prescreen by chart review.Perform subject care according to mutually agreed upon practice guidelines, and in accord with current guidelines per state and hospital regulations.Perform and record subject evaluations such as past medical history, social history and habits, review of systems, physical assessment, and discuss findings with Principal Investigator.Oversee/assure completion of procedures and tests, particular to the trial population, which are mutually agreed upon with the supervising physician.Collaborate with Principal Investigators, research coordinators, and other TIMI and hospital personnel to safely implement the study protocol and coordinate resources.Order medications and write prescriptions in accord with current protocol guidelines, organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.Responsible for subject teaching, distribution of study medications, scheduling subject visits and follow-up visits as per protocol.Monitor hospitalized subjects with daily visits and ensure high quality data collection.Receive subject telephone calls, and be available by pager for questions from providers caring for study subjects.Communicate with the Principal Investigators and TIMI Director regarding study progress, enrollment, and lost-to-follow-up cases on a regular basis.Incorporate the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through subject education and counseling.Perform other duties as required and appropriate.Administrative Responsibilities:
Oversee administrative procedures with the BWH Institutional Review Board (IRB), other hospital groups and study sponsors. Assist in completing and submitting IRB applications as well as Annual Continuing Reviews.Prepare for and represent TIMI for site visits and audits (Sponsor, monitor, FDA). Serves as primary contact for study monitor. Serves as lead for monitor visits and quality review of data and files.Oversee system for tracking experimental drug supplies and appropriate storage.Learn the process involving and maintain correspondence with, the IRB, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. Maintain files and computer databases on study participants.Abstract data from patient’s medical records for completion of research chart and case report forms (CRF). Complete, submit, and maintain case report forms in a timely manner.Respond to queries regarding incomplete data, and serious adverse event (SAE) reporting.Participate in departmental quality improvement program. Utilize quality improvement data and research findings to enhance subject care.Attend weekly staff meetings.Qualifications:
Education Requirements:Must have 4 years of college level education and bachelor’s degree or equivalent. (BS/MS joint programs are also acceptable).Must have successfully completed a Graduate Level, accredited Physician Assistant Program approved by AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA programs.License/Certification/Registration Requirements:Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA) is required.License as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses.Complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.Maintain current BLS/ACLS certification.Complete BWH Professionalism Program within 3 months of date of hire.Work areas will include BWH hospital clinics, various inpatient and outpatient units, as well as at Partners-related affiliates. Job responsibilities will require significant amounts of standing, moving between rooms and floors, and communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues, trial subjects, and family members. Subject interaction may require standard precautions, and in some cases additional precautions as necessary.Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.Primary Location:
MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical AreaWork Locations:
BWH Longwood Medical Area 75 Francis Street Boston 02115Job Organization:
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)Schedule:
Full-timeStandard Hours: 40Shift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
Regular
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