PA Neurology: Headache Division

Site: Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc.

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This position is located on the BWFH campus.

Job Summary

Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is committed to supporting patient care research teaching and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham we believe in equal access to quality care employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race gender identity sexual orientation ability religion ethnicity national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a physician assistant program. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of neurology patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department 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 BWFH PA Scope of Practice Prescriptive Guidelines approved clinical privileges and BWFH PA policy.

The BWFH headache PA will do 5 sessions as full time which will be broken up between clinic sessions and administrative sessions.

Education
Masters Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant Massachusetts State License

Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred but not 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.

Neurology Inpatient Responsibilities:

-Performs patient histories and physicals and Neurology exams documents information accurately in the patient medical record in a timely fashion

-Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with physicians; recommends and/or enters orders as needed to support high quality patient care management

-Appropriately follows up on patient treatment plans to ensure plan of care is carried out; communicates with attending/referring physicians nurses and other care team members as appropriate

-Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs write orders obtain consultations and interpret lab values radiology studies with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary

-Stays up to date on the latest literature in Neurology care

-Maintains active PA licensure MCSR/DEA licensure and BLS/ACLS certification Performs other duties as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

-Provides direct care counseling and teaching to a designated patient population in the outpatient 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 consult H&Ps progress notes and procedure notes

-Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner maximizing available resources

-Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting

-Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role

-Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division

Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

-Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers

-Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings in-services and professional trainings

-Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients families staff and community health workers

-Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth

-Adheres to all established safety policies procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation

-Demonstrates understanding of procedures policies and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care

-Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division

Academic Responsibilities:

-Attend appropriate Neurology seminars conferences lectures and other forums to support continuing medical education as approved by the Division leadership

-Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate

-Participates in quality improvement efforts and research efforts as directed by the service leadership

-Partakes in PA and Neurology Resident teaching opportunities through discussion of clinical cases and other educational sessions

-Participates in the PA student education program in Neurology

-Participates PA grand rounds and or other educational forums on the topic of neurology

-Communicates openly with supervising physicians and Department/Division leadership to improve patient family and care team satisfaction

-Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: The appropriate candidate will have successfully completed a graduate level physician assistant program (masters degree) accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) must be obtained prior to first day of employment. The PA must hold a current valid license or be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The PA must maintain a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and must complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each two-year period of employment.

Onsite

1153 Centre Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$120390.40 - $170456.00/Annual

Grade

7

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 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. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization 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 Veterans 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 at .

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