Job Requisition ID: R-17850
Facility: LOC0006 - 780 Main Street, Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name: SMC Urology
Status: Full time
Budgeted Hours: 40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Category C - Competency in this position is dependent upon the patient population as the position does provide patient care and/or services. This position does require knowledge of disease processes or diagnosis.
Examples: Nurses, Clinical Managers, Pharmacists, Education Positions, Imaging Positions, CNSs & ACCs, Clinical Dieticians and Respiratory Therapists.
Patient Contact: Yes
Age of Patient(s): Adults 18-70 years; Geriatrics 70+ years
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred: A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)
Required Licenses / Registrations: Must possess a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants. Must also be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants; if a recent graduate, must sit for exam and successfully pass it at the next time the examination is offered.
Required Certifications: For ambulatory, we only require BLS; if in the hospital, ACLS is required.
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office.
License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department.
About Us
South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts.
South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.
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