Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
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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.
We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team located at 104 Endicott Street in Danvers.
Our Urgent Care Center serves as a convenient and affordable urgent care option for those living and working in the North Shore area. Our qualified friendly health care providers treat adults and children. From coughs and colds to cuts and broken bones our providers offer great care for a range of illnesses and injuries in this clean modern center. We know urgent medical situations often happen unexpectedly so our clinic is open seven days a week. Our weekday operating hours are 8:00am-8:00pm and weekends from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Most visits last less than an hour so our patients can get back to what matters.
Schedule Expectations: Our per-diem Advanced Practice Providers are expected to work at least (2) shifts per month one of which needs to be on a weekend.
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.
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
Current Physician Assistant licensure in the state of MA required
Experience
2 years of experience as a PA 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)
1 year of experience in Urgent Care or emergency department preferred
1 year of clinical experience that includes the care of pediatric patients (3 years and older) preferred
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$57.88 - $81.95/HourlyGrade
7EEO 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
