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Job Summary
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant Massachusetts State License
Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred but not 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Neurology Inpatient Responsibilities:
-Performs patient histories and physicals and Neurology exams, documents information accurately in the patient medical record in a timely fashion
-Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with physicians; recommends and/or enters orders as needed to support high quality patient care management
-Appropriately follows up on patient treatment plans to ensure plan of care is carried out; communicates with attending/referring physicians, nurses, and other care team members as appropriate
-Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise, to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs, write orders, obtain consultations and interpret lab values radiology studies with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary
-Stays up to date on the latest literature in Neurology care
-Maintains active PA licensure, MCSR/DEA licensure, and BLS/ACLS certification Performs other duties as assigned.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the outpatient 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 consult H&Ps, progress notes, and procedure notes
-Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources
-Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
-Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
-Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division
Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
-Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers
-Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings
-Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers
-Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
-Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
-Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
-Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division
Academic Responsibilities:
-Attend appropriate Neurology seminars, conferences, lectures, and other forums to support continuing medical education as approved by the Division leadership
-Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate
-Participates in quality improvement efforts and research efforts as directed by the service leadership
-Partakes in PA and Neurology Resident teaching opportunities through discussion of clinical cases and other educational sessions
-Participates in the PA student education program in Neurology
-Participates PA grand rounds and or other educational forums on the topic of neurology
-Communicates openly with supervising physicians and Department/Division leadership to improve patient, family, and care team satisfaction
-Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: The appropriate candidate will have successfully completed a graduate level physician assistant program (master's degree) accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) must be obtained prior to first day of employment. The PA must hold a current valid license or be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The PA must maintain a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and must complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each two-year period of employment.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$122,803.20 - $173,867.20/Annual
Grade
7
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