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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a physician assistant program. 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. The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department administrator or chief physician assistant administratively.
The PA will perform in accordance with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including but not limited to the BWH PA Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinical privileges, and BWH PA policy.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Principle Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an "X" the age(s) of all patient populations served | ||
No Direct Patient Care | ||
All age groups | Adolescence (13 to 17 years) | X |
Neonates (birth to 1 month) | Young Adult (18 to 25 years) | X |
Infant (1 month to1year) | Adult (26 to 54 years) | X |
Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years) | Senior Adult (55 to 64 years) | X |
Late Childhood (6 to 12 years) | Geriatric (65 years and up) | X |
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work settings may include ambulatory clinics and treatment rooms, inpatient areas, intensive care units, operating rooms, and/or procedural areas. There may be loud noises, noxious odors, and temperature extremes. A large portion of the workday may be spent either standing or walking and the position may require heavy lifting of equipment and patients.
The PA may be exposed to radiation, potentially infectious bodily fluids, and sharp instruments such as needles and scalpels. Knowledge of Universal Precautions and proper use of surgical sharp instruments may be required. The consequences of contamination from bodily fluids or from being stuck with a sharp instrument include the possibility of physical harm to the employee or others. BWH is a fast paced, dynamic environment with a very large and complex patient volume; exposure to stress in the workplace is expected.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
The Physician Assistant I does not have any supervisory responsibility.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Physician Assistant I does not have any fiscal responsibility.
ADDENDUM:
The PA will participate in patient care as part of the inpatient team of Neurosurgery. All patient responsibilities as outlined above and may also include: rounding with the resident team, attending physicians, and fellows, performing inpatient consultation and follow-up, collecting clinical data for studies and performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to: staple/suture removal/placement, wound care/packing, lumbar drain placement/removal, lumbar punctures, NGT placement, arterial line placement, spine braces/cervical collar placement and removal and draping and patient positioning.
While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/clinic. The PA may be asked to pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed.
Diversity Statement:
As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Brigham and Women's Hospital 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.
Per Diem
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$129k-161k (estimate)
05/21/2024
06/03/2024
brighamandwomens.org
BOSTON, MA
7,500 - 15,000
1994
KARL H BREUING MD
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services