JOB INFORMATION
Job Description Name: Physician Assistant
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.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Required/Preferred |
| Master's Degree | PA | Required |
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Certifications
| Certified Physician Assistant (State License) | Upon hire | Required |
Work Experience
| Experience as a Physician Assistant | 0-1 year | Preferred |
| To be a PA II | 2 years | Required |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| Physical Demand | N/A | Rarely (<2%) | Occasionally (3-33%) | Frequently (34-66%) | Constantly (67-100%) |
| Standing | X | ||||
| Walking | X | ||||
| Sitting | X | ||||
| Lifting | X | ||||
| Carrying | X | ||||
| Pushing | X | ||||
| Pulling | X | ||||
| Climbing | X | ||||
| Balancing | X | ||||
| Stooping | X | ||||
| Kneeling | X | ||||
| Crouching | X | ||||
| Crawling | X | ||||
| Reaching | X | ||||
| Handling | X | ||||
| Grasping | X | ||||
| Feeling | X | ||||
| Talking | X | ||||
| Hearing | X | ||||
| Vision - Near | X | ||||
| Vision - Far | X | ||||
| Repetitive Motions | X | ||||
| Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination | X |
EEO Statement
BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Primary Location: MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations: BWH Boston Main Campus, 75 Francis St, Boston 02115
Job: Physician Assistants
Organization: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Recruiting Department: BWH Anesthesia
Job Posting: Sep 9, 2024
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