Physician Assistant

21 hours ago

Boston MA United States Boston Medical Center Full time
Physician Assistant (Hand & Plastic Surgery, FT, 40 Hours. Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant is responsible for providing varied medical services, including: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. This Physician Assistant will be covering clinic sessions, surgeries in the operating room, and have an essential care-giving role in our multidisciplinary Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. Experienced Physician Assistants who have a combined clinical and operating room experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

  • In collaboration with attending physicians, admits, evaluates, treats, and discharges patients admitted by the Department of Plastic Surgery.
  • Performs and/or interprets routine diagnostic studies, including routine laboratory procedures, common radiological studies, and electrocardiograph tracings.
  • Makes rounds to evaluate patients and writes progress reports.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, wound care, suturing, incision and drainage of superficial infections, and wound debridement.
  • Assists in the delivery of services to patients requiring continuing care by acting as liaison with patient’s primary care, attending or referring physician.
  • Facilitates communication with other departments to ensure the delivery of excellent cost-effective and efficient patient care.
  • Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
  • Records and maintains legible, accurate and confidential patient medical records including initial evaluation, subsequent follow-up, unusual incidents or problems, and patient progress to provide complete and up-to-date information for ongoing reference and evaluation.
  • Under the countersignature of the attending physician, is responsible for transcribing preoperative and postoperative orders including prescription medication, fluid orders, diets, activity levels and other procedures, as authorized applicable law and department protocol.
  • May be authorized to write appropriate prescription orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs, and pre and postoperative orders as necessary.
  • Ensures treatment and consultations consistent with NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), TJC (The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), and federal and state regulatory standards.
  • Attends weekly staff meetings.
  • Ensures professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and workshops and maintaining knowledge of industry standards and practices.
  • Maintains patients’ confidentiality.
  • Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
  • Utilizes hospital’s cultural beliefs as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals.
  • Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

  • Must hold a Bachelor degree in any field (scientific field preferred) and be a graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Physician Assistant Program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Must be nationally Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and duly licensed as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.
  • If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior experience in a surgical or plastic surgery setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Expert clinical judgment to function in an independent role.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community health workers.
  • Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of the position.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal and written information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
  • Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
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