Job Description - Physician Assistant I Primary Care Family Care Associates (3266179)
The Brigham and Women's Primary Care Physician Assistant I is a member of the Primary care team that cares for patients of all ages, providing both pediatric and adult primary care.
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider 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.
While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur to cover clinical needs as they become apparent. The PA may occasionally be asked to work clinically during administrative time and/or provide coverage of team members and colleagues.
The PA is responsible for being accessible after hours during the week for urgent results of tests they have ordered and for checking their Epic inbasket regularly & responding to time-sensitive information as needed, even when not in the office or on site.
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.Co-manages a patient panel together with a resident cohort and/or attending PCP.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Education Master's Degree in PA is required.
Licenses and Certifications Certified Physician Assistant (State License) is required upon hire.
Work Experience Experience as a physician assistant is preferred (0-1 year). To be a PA II, 4 years of experience is 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.
Brigham and Women's Hospital 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.
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