Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, 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.
The physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a physician assistant program. 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. The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department administrator or chief physician assistant administratively.
The PA will perform in accordance with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including but not limited to the BWH PA Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinical privileges, and BWH PA policy.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Physician Assistant will provide patient care in both the emergency department's behavioral health pod and acute care areas of the emergency department on a rotating schedule. In the behavioral health pod the PA will work collaboratively with Psychiatry, Social Work, ED RNs, and ancillary services to provide care to patients presenting to the emergency department with psychiatric emergencies, substance use disorders, and behavioral disorders, among others. As part of comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative health care and prescribe medications. PAs will work under the direct supervision of an attending emergency physician unless they meet the criteria in the EM PA Independent Clinical Guidelines. This consists of a minimum of two years of EM experience and demonstration of clinical excellence. The PA will report to the EM PA Director and or site-specific Chief PA of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Principle Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an "X" the age(s) of all patient populations served |
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No Direct Patient Care |
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All age groups |
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Adolescence (13 to 17 years) |
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Neonates (birth to 1 month) |
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Young Adult (18 to 25 years) |
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Infant (1 month to1year) |
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Adult (26 to 54 years) |
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Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years) |
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Senior Adult (55 to 64 years) |
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Late Childhood (6 to 12 years) |
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Geriatric (65 years and up) |
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QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work settings may include ambulatory clinics and treatment rooms, inpatient areas, intensive care units, operating rooms, and/or procedural areas. There may be loud noises, noxious odors, and temperature extremes. A large portion of the workday may be spent either standing or walking and the position may require heavy lifting of equipment and patients.
The PA may be exposed to radiation, potentially infectious bodily fluids, and sharp instruments such as needles and scalpels. Knowledge of Universal Precautions and proper use of surgical sharp instruments may be required. The consequences of contamination from bodily fluids or from being stuck with a sharp instrument include the possibility of physical harm to the employee or others. BWH is a fast paced, dynamic environment with a very large and complex patient volume; exposure to stress in the workplace is expected.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
The Physician Assistant I does not have any supervisory responsibility.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Physician Assistant I does not have any fiscal responsibility.
ADDENDUM
The PA can expect to work a rotating schedule planned in advance. The PA may be asked to pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed.
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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