Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Per Diem Physician Assistant

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals 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.

We are seeking a per diem Physician Assistant to support our Inpatient Orthopedics team. The departmental flat rate for this position is $86.00 per hour plus weekend, evening, overnight and holiday differentials. All per diem PAs are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month. Schedules are finalized several months in advance, allowing providers to select from a wide variety of shifts, including weekend days, evenings, nights, and holidays. Depending on availability, per diem can chose shifts range from 6 to 12 hours in duration. This position is based on the NWH Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.

In this role, Physician Assistants provide coverage on the inpatient orthopedic floor, and perform inpatient and ED orthopedic consults with the guidance of the full-time orthopedic PA and/or resident. Providers practice autonomously at the top of their licensure and are responsible for:

• Presenting and discussing patient evaluations with Attending Surgeons to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to: wound care, tube and drain insertion, care, 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
• Conducting daily patient rounds
• Participating in discharge planning
• Educating and counseling patients and families
• Orienting medical students and physician assistant students, and surgical residents to the clinical environment, patient care practices, and hospital policies
• Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives

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.

Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience: Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.