Urology APC

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Requisition Number:

R-17850

Facility:
LOC0006 - 780 Main Street780 Main StreetWeymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SMC Urology

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.
Essential Functions:

Category C - Competency in this position is dependent upon the patient population as the position does provide patient care and/or services. This position does require knowledge of disease processes or diagnosis.

Examples: Nurses, Clinical Managers, Pharmacists, Education Positions, Imaging Positions, CNSs & ACCs, Clinical Dieticians and Respiratory Therapists.

CONTACTS

Patient Contact

Does this position have Patient contact? Yes

Age of Patient(s) - (check all that apply)

Adults 18- 70 years; Geriatrics 70+ years

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)

Required Licenses / Registrations

PA - Physician Assistant; Must possess a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants. Must also be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants; if a recent graduate, must sit for exam and successfully pass it at the next time the examination is offered.

Required Certifications -

For ambulatory, we only require BLS; if in the hospital ACLS is required.

This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office

License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job.

Monday thru Friday varied shifts

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

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