Physician Assistant NICU Per Diem BWH

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

NICU/ Physician Assistant/ Per Diem

Per Diem pay rate $93.50

General Summary/ Overview Statement

• The Physician Assistant provides care of the critically ill neonate in the neonatal ICU and SCN
  
  

setting, including attendance at high-risk deliveries with the NICU team, admission of the ill

neonate to both the level II and III setting, and medical management of the critically ill neonate in

the NICU/SCN setting.

• The Physician Assistant shall work with a multidisciplinary team to review history and daily patient
  
  

data, round with a multidisciplinary team to make management plans and carry forth these plans

through the off hours.

• The Physician Assistant will perform emergency procedures including but not limited to
  
  

endotracheal intubation, needle thoracentesis, thoracostomy, paracentesis, umbilical line

placement, PICC line placement, peripheral arterial access, lumbar puncture, bladder catheterization.

• 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.

• The Physician Assistant shall maintain appropriate licensure and maintenance of certification.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Nursing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is known for its excellent clinical practice and for keeping

patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by

relationships with patients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to knowing our patients on

a deeper level — not just as patients, but as individuals — to ensure that they, and their families,

feel known and cared for.

Summary

Job Summary

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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

2 years of experience as a PA required 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.
  
  

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$57.88 - $81.95/Hourly

Grade

7

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