- Salary
- $65 – $83
- Location
- 2014 Washington Street Newton (Usen Building)
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.The departmental pay rate for this position is $86.00 per hour, plus applicable evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday differentials. Per diem providers are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month.
Schedules are finalized several months in advance, providing flexibility to select from a variety of shifts, including weekend days, evenings, nights, and holidays. Depending on departmental needs and provider availability, shifts range from 6 to 12 hours in duration. This position is based on the NWH Main Campus, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.
In this role, the Physician Assistant will provide coverage on the inpatient orthopedic service and perform orthopedic consultations in both the inpatient and Emergency Department settings under the guidance of the full-time orthopedic PA and/or orthopedic residents. Providers practice autonomously at the top of their license and are responsible for:
• Evaluating patients and presenting findings to attending surgeons to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: wound care; tube and drain insertion management, and removal; suturing and suture removal; splint, brace, and cast application and removal; medication administration, including IV push medications and steroid/anesthetic injections; central venous line removal; electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Conducting daily patient rounds
• Participating in discharge planning and care coordination
• Educating and counseling patients and their families
• Assisting with the orientation of medical students, physician assistant students, and surgical residents to the clinical environment, patient care practices, and hospital policies
• Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives
Whether you are looking to supplement an existing position or maintain clinical practice with a flexible schedule, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly respected orthopedic team while caring for a diverse patient population. We welcome experienced Physician Assistants who value autonomy, collaboration, and excellence in patient care to apply.
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)
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
$65.25 - $83.59/Hourly
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.