What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group?
SUMMARY: The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality, cost-effective care for their patients. The Physician Assistant will be responsible to the Medical Director and/or Supervising Physician and responsible for overseeing the progress of a specific caseload of patients across the care continuum. May act as an educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers as necessary caring for the patients across the care continuum. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Demonstrates a fundamental grounding in medical theory and practice with mastery of knowledge within a defined content area. Manages a caseload of patients in partnership with the healthcare team to optimize health status and coordinate care over time and across healthcare settings. Provides leadership in the development, validation, implementation, and evaluation of standards, policies, procedures, and critical paths to support the patient care delivery model. Oversees care coordination in acute, home care, and ambulatory care settings as feasible where pertinent. Assists the healthcare team to achieve mutually agreed upon healthcare goals by providing necessary support, education and encouragement. Demonstrates advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of family dynamics. Provides direct care to patients in acute care, ambulatory care and home care settings where applicable. Performs advanced practice skills under the supervision of the Medical Director. Provides expert consultation for clinical issues promoting increased knowledge and skills for the consultee. Participates in the education, clinical research and mentoring of healthcare providers. Facilitates patient/family education in area of expertise. Annually completes mandatory safety and infection control training. Prescriptive privileges per licensure. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school for physician assistant training. PA certification required. Certified and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). EXPERIENCE: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process Prefer one-two years related experience in an outpatient Dermatology setting. Pay Range: $127,504.00-$161,782.40 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: Monday - Thursday Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 10 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission
Salary : $127,504 - $161,782