Full Job Description
Per Diem Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine – Cooley Dickinson Hospital
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About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community.
The Cooley Dickinson Hospital has a medical staff of approximately 500 active members (physicians and advanced practice clinicians). The system is comprised of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Medical Group, as well as a VNA and Hospice. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, empowering employer, and a place for everyone.
The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospitalist team at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This is a dayshift role, 7:00am to 7:00pm. The NP/PA will round on patients in the morning and provide cross-coverage on admissions until the end of their shift. There is a minimum requirement of two shifts per month. We are located on the CDH Main Campus at 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060.
The NP/PA will support physicians, collaborate with consultants, nurses, case managers, rehab providers, and others to provide high-quality, efficient care for the Hospitalist Service patients. This is an opportunity for a mid-level to work autonomously, up to the top of their licensure.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward? In this full-time role, you will have access to a competitive benefits package tailored to meet your needs!
Duties & Responsibilities
The Hospitalist PA will be responsible for the following:
- Caring for patients on the med/surg floors and acting as first response with supervising physician
- Completing initial patient evaluations, inclusive of obtaining a history, completing medication reconciliation, performing an exam, reviewing diagnostic testing, and documenting an H&P as well as entry of admission orders
- Monitoring patient progress and coordinating treatment plans with supervising attending, consultants, and providers in other disciplines
- Documenting subsequent encounters through completion of progress notes
- Performing procedures in accordance with clinical privileges
- Discharging the patient from the hospital, including:
- Performing discharge medication reconciliation
- Coordinating discharge care plan, including follow-up with Primary Care Provider and/or subspecialist as needed to ensure safe care transitions
- Providing education to patients, and family members, regarding their illness, medications, nutrition, diagnostic tests, procedures, care plan, and post-discharge care
- Triaging patients from CDH ED as well from outside hospitals
- Collaborating with nurses, hospitalists, and other providers to accept patients, as appropriate, from CDH ED, outside hospital EDs, and outpatient clinics
- Communicating with accepting providers to ensure a smooth transition
Qualifications
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.
Education:
- Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant studies required.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of inpatient NP or PA experience preferred.
Certification:
- Certified Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire.
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.