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Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Job Description - Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery (3305643)

JOB SUMMARY

The 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 appropriate to the patient population.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master's Degree in PA required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Physician Assistant (State License) required upon hire.

Work Experience

PA I: 0-3.99 years required; PA II: 4+ years required.

Knowledge, Skills and 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.

Physical Demands

The 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 Location

BWH Boston Main Campus, 75 Francis St, Boston, 02115

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-time, Standard Hours: 40

Shift

Night Job - The Thoracic PA Nocturnist is a Licensed/Certified APP responsible for the direct care of inpatients at night as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Recruiting Department

Brigham & Women's Hospital

EEO Statement

Brigham 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.

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