Surgery Physician Assistant (Department Of Surgery, Inpatient, FT, Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Inpatient General Surgery PA full time weekdays.

Under the general supervision of a physician the Physicians Assistant is responsible for providing varied medical services including: 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; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; counseling patients and families and other patient care duties. May be involved with a patients medical care in any role which the attending physician deems proper and consistent with applicable law hospital regulations delineation of privileges and the Physician Assistants training knowledge skill and experience

This is a full-time position with no weekend holiday or night call requirements. Responsibilities include a combination of inpatient floor coverage and operative first assisting for open laparoscopic and robotic cases. The role requires strong teamwork skills as it involves teaching and collaborating with BU surgical residents and medical students as well as PA students on occasion.

Position: Surgery Physician Assistant

Department: Surgery Inpatient

Schedule: Full Time Days

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Operative Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in open laparoscopic and robotic surgical cases

• Perform surgical tasks including tissue handling exposure suturing stapling and hemostasis

• Assist with preoperative setup positioning and postoperative wound closure

• Participate in emergent and elective cases as assigned

Inpatient / Floor Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inpatient rounds and patient assessments

• Write progress notes discharge summaries and orders

• Manage postoperative care including pain control drains wound care and coordination of consults

• Respond to patient needs and collaborate with nursing and ancillary staff

Education & Team Collaboration

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team

• Participate in the education of surgical residents medical students and PA students as appropriate

• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced academic setting

Schedule

• Full-time position

• No weekend holiday or night call requirements (if applicablecan be adjusted)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• NCCPA certified and eligible for licensure in Massachusetts

• Prior surgical or operative experience strongly preferred

• Experience in open laparoscopic and/or robotic surgery preferred

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-based model

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and technical surgical skills

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-volume surgical environment

• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision and retirement

• CME allowance and professional development support

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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