Physician Assistant - Inpatient Gynecological Services (Full Time)

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

This position is full time, 40 hours per week.

This position provides direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management in an ambulatory and/or inpatient setting to patients with complex medical conditions or surgical patients. Works closely with faculty, fellows, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient and their families. Some off-hour, weekend and on-call maybe required of this position.

The APP will support Gynecological inpatient services providing clinical assessment and management of patients admitted to GYN services. Divisions covered by APP include Gynecological Oncology, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery and Urogynecology. APP will manage patients undergoing surgery for gynecological cancers , assist in laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures for malignant and benign gynecological conditions as well as management of patients with pelvic floor disorders.

Specific Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medication regimens.
- Manage post-operative pain and complications, and facilitate timely discharge planning.
- Actively participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, present patient updates, contribute to the development of treatment plans, and ensure seamless communication among the care team.
- First or second assist in surgical procedures, including robotic surgeries, ensure proper positioning and instrumentation, and maintain a sterile environment

Specific Desired Skills: 
- Minimum of [two] years of acute care inpatient experience, preferably in a surgical setting.
- Demonstrated comfort and proficiency in the operating room environment, with experience as a surgical assistant.
- Prior experience in obstetrics and gynecology is highly preferred, with knowledge of common GYN conditions and procedures.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Performs history and physical examinations, formulation of care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to patients and their families.
2. Acts as an educator and serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars and conferences.
3. Coordinates the care of patients in order to provide safe, effective, efficient and timely patient centered care. Liaises between visiting nurses, clinical staff and consult services. Care plans and execution of those plans should encompass the entire service to tie the service together. Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis.
4. Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely and in a timely manner.
5. Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professional to determine health needs of patients and families. Demonstrates and role models an interdisciplinary collaborate approach to patient care.

Required Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
2. License Physician Assistant License required., and Registration DPH Drug Control required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
3. 0-1 years related work experience required.
4. ARC-PA, NCCPA
5. American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate
6. Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA
7. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three to five years experience in a clinical environment.

Competencies:

1. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
2. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
3. Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
4. Written Communications: Ability to summarize and