Physician Assistant, Surgery

The Physician Assistant is a midlevel to senior level Practitioner who by virtue of advanced training and experience is qualified to function in a collaborative role with the attending surgeon in providing care to a diverse patient population in an inpatient surgical service.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete individual daily rounds on all inpatients and documentation of medical plan by writing daily notes.
• Communicates on a daily basis with attending physicians regarding all patients.
• Provides routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of the PA license), nutrition and follow up on test results.
• Works collaboratively with house staff and takes direction from senior house staff or senior resident on specific patient care duties.
• Conducts minor procedures (under the direction and supervision of the Attending Physician) including: chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, minor wound debridement and removal of drains, repair of lacerations and I&D of abscesses.
• Initiates appropriate emergency care until the arrival of the supervising physician
• Functions as first or second assistant in the operating room as necessary, serving as backup to interns and residents.
• Participates in weekly Surgical Clinic as needed.
• Performs appropriate history and physical examinations and plan of care on Emergency Department consults and admissions to the surgical service. REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must have current valid Massachusetts license and be prescriptive eligible.
• 2-3 years of experience required.