Physician Assistant-Incidentaloma Clinic
Physician Assistant-Incidentaloma Clinic
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Position: Physician AssistantIncidentaloma Clinic
Department: Surgical Oncology
Schedule: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Incidentaloma Institute ensures timely and clinically appropriate care for patients with radiographic findings through identification surveillance referral evaluation treatment and/or monitoring. We are looking for a dedicated ambulatory Physician Assistant who will support the Incidentaloma Institutes clinic attendings advance practice providers nursing and patient care pathways. Under direct supervision of the clinics physician network this candidate will be monitoring Best Practice Advisories from Radiology capturing and triaging referrals and delivering highquality medical care in a collaborative environment.
Key functions include but are not limited to obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan prescribing and/or dispensing medication counseling patients and families as well as other patient care duties. This candidate may be involved in any other role that the attending physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law hospital regulations delineation of privileges and the Physician Assistants training knowledge skills or experience.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualified Physician Assistants will hold at least a Bachelors degree and must be a graduate of a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant Inc. (ARCPA) or its predecessor.
In order to apply for the position the PA must be National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) PANCE eligible and eligible for PA licensure in the State of Massachusetts. Documentation of Massachusetts PA license and initial NCCPA certification are upon hire. If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are .
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is . ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is preferred.
Prior work experience in a surgical setting is preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
In collaboration with attending physicians evaluates treats and discharges patients of the Incidentaloma Institutes clinic and the subspecialties it partners with.
Offers flexibility in a hybrid clinic model with both inperson and telemedicine visits.
Works across multiple subspecialties primarily Surgical Oncology (hepatobiliary) Endocrinology (adrenal/thyroid) Urology (renal) and Gynecology (adnexal incidental lesions.
Retrieves monitors and interprets Best Practice Advisories from Radiology as well as direct referrals to the Incidentaloma Institute.
Tracks patient care transitions and ensures timely clinical evaluation and intervention.
Triages patients into clinic visits with the appropriate provider type visit type and subspecialty.
Initiates and/or conducts incidentaloma workup prior to physician evaluation and subsequent treatment. Follows clinical guidelines and protocols provided by each subspecialty MD.
Works with subspecialty MDs to examine patients and establish care plans.
Coordinates appropriate followup per Incidentaloma Institute care guidelines.
Collaborates with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate multidisciplinary incidentaloma care.
Documents patient interactions diagnoses and treatment plans in the hospitals electronic medical records and any additional patient trackers provided by the Incidentaloma Institute.
Performs and/or interprets routine diagnostic studies including routine laboratory procedures common radiological studies and electrocardiograph tracings.
Performs therapeutic procedures including injections immunizations wound care suturing incision and drainage of superficial infections and wound debridement.
Assists in the delivery of services to patients requiring continuous care by acting as liaison with primary care attending providers or referring providers.
Facilitates communication with other departments to ensure the delivery of costeffective and efficient patient care.
Educates patients and/or families about preventive care medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
Records and maintains legible accurate and confidential patient medical records including initial evaluation subsequent followup unusual incidents or problems and patient progress to provide complete and uptodate information for ongoing reference and evaluation.
Under the countersignature of the attending physician is responsible for transcribing preoperative and postoperative orders including prescription medication fluid orders diets activity levels and other procedures as authorized by applicable law and department protocol.
May be authorized to write appropriate prescription orders including those for narcotics stimulants and depressant as well as pre and postoperative orders.
Ensures treatment and consultations consistent with NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) TJC (The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) and federal and state regulatory standards.
Attends and participates in regular staff meetings. Helps clinic managers drive performance improvement with regard to their own role and scope of work.
Ensures professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and workshops. Maintains uptodate knowledge of industry standards and practices.
Maintains patient confidentiality and conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct including those pertaining to patient rights so that the best possible customer service and patient care can be provided.
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
Utilizes the hospitals cultural beliefs as a basis for decision making and supports the organizations mission and goals.
The list above reflects the employees main tasks and daily activities but may not be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Successful candidates will be selfdirected demonstrate initiative exhibit professionalism and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently in this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required in order to relay complex medical information to patients and their families physicians staff and community health workers. Time management attention to detail multitasking and overall organization skills are key to this job. Physician Assistants who have exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills are preferred. Individuals with an interest and/or expertise caring for diverse populations of patients with varying levels of health literacy are encouraged to apply for this positio
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
Full-Time
