Physician Assistant, Surgery

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients. We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world. Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is to meet our patients’ (and their families’!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provide them with exceptional care and service.

We are seeking a 40-hour Nocturnist Physician Assistant to join a growing inpatient surgical team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Under the clinical supervision of the Chief of the service line, the PA oversees and participates in the care of patients in the inpatient setting. The Physician Assistant performs evaluations, coordinates and participates in treatment plans, monitors patient progress and documents patient care. This role will work with, but not limited to the following surgical specialties:

• Acute Care & General
• Plastic
• Colorectal
• Ear, Nose & Throat
• Thoracic
• Urology
• Vascular
• Breast
• Endocrine
• Bariatric
• Pediatric
• Gynecology

The PA will have the opportunity to participate in bedside procedures, though the position is not primarily operative. The schedule includes three overnight shifts each week (Monday–Wednesday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM). Providers are expected to cover at least two major holidays annually. There is no call responsibility. This position is located on the NWH main campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.

 

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.

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
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

We welcome applicants of all experience levels. New graduate PAs should demonstrate strong motivation and a clear interest in surgery.

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

2000 Washington Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$122,803.20 - $173,867.20/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

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