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JOB INFORMATION

Job Description Name:

Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

(Describe below the primary purpose and function of this job)

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.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Education

Degree

Field of Study

Required/Preferred

And/Or

Master’s Degree

PA

required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Time Frame

Required/ Preferred

And/Or

Certified Physician Assistant (State License)

upon hire

required

Work Experience

Experience Details

Years of Experience

Required/ Preferred

And/Or

experience as a physician assistant

0-1 year

preferred

To be an PA II

2 years

Required

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demand

N/A = (0%)

Rarely (<2%)

Occasionally (3-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

Weight

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Vision – Near

X

Vision – Far

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

EEO Statement

BWH 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. 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

Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115
Job Physician Assistants
Organization Brigham & Women’s Hospital(BWH)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department BWH Anesthesia
Job Posting Sep 9, 2024