- Salary
- $127k – $174k
- Location
- 2014 Washington Street Newton (Newton Wellesley Hospital South Wing), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Under the clinical supervision of the Chief of Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine, the PA is responsible for establishing a comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of the patient to ensure safe travel abroad and prevention of diseases. The PA will also encourage preventative travel medicine through patient education and counseling.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
• Assisting the Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine physician staff in providing medical services to patients
• Providing detailed initial evaluations including medical histories
• Reviewing patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports
• Ordering laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient
• Coordinating treatment plans
• Monitoring patient progress
• Referring patients as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician
• Participating in rounds with residents, completing daily patient management assignments and assisting with patient care and disposition
• Handling medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service
This is a day shift position. The Travel Medicine clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The PA will cover (4) 4-hour clinical shifts plus 1 block of administrative time. The shifts will likely be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with flexibility. We are located on the NWH Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, 02462.
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.Onsite2014 Washington Street20RegularDay (United States of America)4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Part-Time, 20-hour Physician Assistant to join our Travel Medicine team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Our Travel Medicine service provides care to those planning foreign travel. The team offers expert advice as well as pre-travel counseling, medication, and vaccinations to help patients enjoy a safer, healthier trip abroad.Under the clinical supervision of the Chief of Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine, the PA is responsible for establishing a comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of the patient to ensure safe travel abroad and prevention of diseases. The PA will also encourage preventative travel medicine through patient education and counseling.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
• Assisting the Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine physician staff in providing medical services to patients
• Providing detailed initial evaluations including medical histories
• Reviewing patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports
• Ordering laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient
• Coordinating treatment plans
• Monitoring patient progress
• Referring patients as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician
• Participating in rounds with residents, completing daily patient management assignments and assisting with patient care and disposition
• Handling medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service
This is a day shift position. The Travel Medicine clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The PA will cover (4) 4-hour clinical shifts plus 1 block of administrative time. The shifts will likely be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with flexibility. We are located on the NWH Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, 02462.
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
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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$126838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual
Grade
7
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Skills
Patient Care
