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Job Summary
We currently have exciting opportunities for experienced PAs to work in our Emergency Department. We are looking for full-time staff, day/evening/night shifts, 3-12-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation.
Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for the care of emergency department patients under the direction of the attending physicians and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Physician Assistant practice. The PA will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for admission, perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring and consulting physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge. The PA assumes responsibility for patients in accordance with service policies and protocols.
Reasons to Choose MGH Emergency Department:
• APPs work in all areas of the ED (Fast Track, Evaluation, Critical Care, Observation)
• Continuing education stipend
• Growth opportunities with protected time
• Schedule Flexibility
• Supportive, education-oriented work environment
• Premium pay for weekenders and nocturnist
• Parking available for evening, night, and weekend shifts
Reasons to Choose MGH:
• APP Career Ladder
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Free parking for Night & Weekend shifts
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Requirements for an Emergency Department PA:
Licenses:
• 2 years of APP experience, preferred
• Required: Graduate of an accredited American Medical Association-approved Physician Assistant training program.
• Required: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants within one year of hire. Must maintain this certification by completing required 100 hours of Continuing Medical Education credits every two years. In addition, PA must demonstrate continued competence by passing a re-certification exam every six years.
Certifications:
Required: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Summary
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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-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.
Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
- Physician Assistant [MA License]
Experience
- Experience as a physician assistant 0-1 year preferred
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)
Onsite
55 Fruit Street
40
Regular
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual
Grade
7
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