Physician Assistant NICU Per Diem BWH
Physician Assistant NICU Per Diem BWH
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts 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.
NICU/ Physician Assistant/ Per Diem
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Physician Assistant provides care of the critically ill neonate in the neonatal ICU and SCN
setting including attendance at high-risk deliveries with the NICU team admission of the ill
neonate to both the level II and III setting and medical management of the critically ill neonate in
the NICU/SCN setting.
The Physician Assistant shall work with a multidisciplinary team to review history and daily patient
data round with a multidisciplinary team to make management plans and carry forth these plans
through the off hours.
The Physician Assistant will perform emergency procedures including but not limited to
endotracheal intubation needle thoracentesis thoracostomy paracentesis umbilical line
placement PICC line placement peripheral arterial access lumbar puncture bladder
catheterization.
Minimum 4 shifts per month.
At least 3 of these shifts must fulfill an overnight weekend or holiday need.
The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports
directly to the department administrator or chief physician assistant administratively.
The PA will perform in accordance with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies
including but not limited to the BWH PA Scope of Practice Prescriptive Guidelines approved
clinical privileges and BWH PA policy.
The Physician Assistant shall maintain appropriate licensure and maintenance of certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Nursing at Brigham and Womens Hospital is known for its excellent clinical practice and for keeping
patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by
relationships with patients and their families. Thats why were committed to knowing our patients on
a deeper level not just as patients but as individuals to ensure that they and their families
feel known and cared for.
Job Summary
SummaryThe 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. May also perform additional duties such as precepting a small group of learners.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-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.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Physician Assistant required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant State License - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
2 years of experience as a PA required 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Part-Time
