Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, Per Diem

Emergency Department Physician Assistant

The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant will be to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team. This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED.

As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Job functions include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illness, performing age-appropriate history and physical, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs, prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient's age specific need, monitoring the effectiveness of treatments, providing education of acute and chronic medical conditions, managing chronic medical conditions, reconciling medication list, facilitating appointments to specialist, providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient's health status, facilitating appropriate chronic care management, preventive medicine, keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings, counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits.

Education requirements include Physician Assistant certification, Massachusetts license, ACLS Certificate, MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration). Experience includes proficient computer skills (MS Word), EMR experience required, ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately, knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately, good communication skills, both spoken and written, willingness and ability to work in a team environment, and ability to change with the ever evolving healthcare field.

Work location is One Hospital Road. Employee type is Per Diem with a rotating work shift. Pay range is $59.04 - $83.59/Hourly.

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.

EEO Statement: 1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. 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. 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. 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.

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