Job Description - Physician Assistant II Weight Management Endocrinology (3295213)
GENERAL SUMMARY: Exciting opportunity to join our established and growing Medical Weight Management program at Brigham and Women's Hospital with a focus on health equity and high-quality patient care. Schedule: Hybrid schedule with on-site and remote days The Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW) physician assistant (PA) will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team approach for overall care and evaluation of patients seeking care at the Center for Weight Management and Wellness medical weight management program. Under direction of the supervising physician(s), the PA will be involved in all aspects of patient care. Responsibilities will include evaluation of new and return weight management patients primarily in the outpatient setting, including their long-term follow-up. The PA will be responsible for triaging patient issues/concerns via telephone/EPIC messaging system. The PA will support interim/between-visit patient needs, including supporting the process of patients obtaining prescription medications, confirming referrals for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions have been scheduled, conducts/participates in group visits or any other aspect of follow-up essential for the care of CWMW patients.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In this role, the PA II sees ambulatory patients independently. The PA II is expected to have eight (8) four (4) hour clinic sessions per week. While the PA can expect a relatively predictable daytime (four days at 10 hours per day) work schedule planned whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/division/clinic. The PA may be asked to take call, pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed.
Usual responsibilities include the following:
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients seeking weight management in the ambulatory settingConsistently provides high quality and timely electronic documentation of all patient interactionsPerforms complete histories and physical examinationsEvaluates CWMW patients for undiagnosed medical conditions/co-morbidities related to their obesity or affecting their participation in weight management treatment options.Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic testsEvaluates CWMW patients to establish candidacy for a broad range of weight management interventions – including medical nutritional management, lifestyle interventions, prescription medications, endoluminal procedures, bariatric surgery, investigational options under study in our institution, and others.Diagnoses and treats any complications of their weight management intervention(s) in conjunction with attending physician.Develops plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findingsEvaluates for and initiates consults with specialists on an as-need basis.Triages patient calls/questions related to their CWMW care.Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and proceduresCoordinates follow-up care, such as prescriptions, medication prior authorizations, referrals, and paperwork when needed.Provide accurate billing charges for services provided.Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resourcesDiscusses patient data with other physicians and interdisciplinary team membersDemonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent roleDemonstrates the highest level of professionalism and respect in addressing patients (and their families) struggling with obesity and weight-related health issuesParticipate as an active member of the CWMW team. This will include identifying areas in need of improvement and collaborating with other members to achieve a solution.Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/divisionWORKING CONDITIONS: Work settings will include ambulatory clinics, but could at some point include treatment rooms, inpatient areas, intensive care units, operating rooms, and/or procedural areas. There may be loud noises, noxious odors, and temperature extremes. A large portion of the workday may be spent either standing or walking and the position may require heavy lifting of equipment and patients.
The PA may be exposed to radiation, potentially infectious bodily fluids, and sharp instruments such as needles and scalpels. Knowledge of Universal Precautions and proper use of surgical sharp instruments may be required. The consequences of contamination from bodily fluids or from being stuck with a sharp instrument include the possibility of physical harm to the employee or others. BWH is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a very large and complex patient volume; exposure to stress in the workplace is expected.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: The Physician Assistant II does not have any supervisory responsibility.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: The Physician Assistant II does not have any fiscal responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS: The appropriate candidate will have successfully completed a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA)The candidate will have at least four years of experience practicing as a licensed PAThe ideal candidate will have directly related specialty experienceMust obtain and maintain the following, prior to obtaining initial clinical appointment:Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Licensure as a physician assistant in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsDrug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registrationMassachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must have the ability to work in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climateMust have the ability to be self-directive and to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the positionMust have the ability to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution skillsMust be energetic and quality driven and have a proven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providing optimal patient careMust demonstrate proficiency with BWH computer systems as needed to independently perform daily tasksBrigham 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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