Physician Assistant EX
Job Location:
Brockton, MA - USA
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Job Summary
In collaboration with attending physicians admits evaluates and treats patients in both office and in-patient hospital setting for a <
Provides patient care management. Reviews history performs physical assessment formulates care plans and follow-up. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Performs and/or interprets routine diagnostic studies including routine laboratory procedures common radiological studies and electrocardiograph tracings.
Monitors and assists with noninvasive testing including stress testing nuclear cardiology scans direct and transtelephonic monitoring of pacemaker patients and echocardiography.
Presents and discusses the findings of the initial evaluation with the Attending Physician to determine the treatment plan. Documents the treatment plan and writes appropriate orders.
Under general supervision assists physicians with inserting nasogastric tubes bladder catheters needles or peripheral intravenous catheters; performs removal of venous and arterial sheaths; performs minor suturing venipuncture and subcutaneous intramuscular or intravenous injection. Assists with insertion of pacemaker and AICD programming.
Oversees the entire clinical experience to assure that there is coordination and consolidation of patient care plans and execution of those plans to tie the service together. Facilitates communication with other departments to ensure the delivery of excellent cost effective and efficient patient care.
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 applicable law and department protocol.
Writes orders on patients admitted to the hospital including medication labs diagnostic and therapeutic tests and nursing activities. May be authorized to write appropriate prescription orders including those for narcotics stimulants and depressant drugs investigational medications and pre and postoperative orders as necessary.
Makes rounds to evaluate patients and writes progress reports.
Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis.
Educates patients and/or families about preventive care medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments pacemakers implantable defibrillators cardiac catheterization coronary angioplasty and other interventional procedures and/or medications.
Records and maintains legible accurate and confidential patient medical records including initial evaluation subsequent follow-up unusual incidents or problems and patient progress to provide complete and up-to-date information for ongoing reference and evaluation.
Facilitates transitions of care from inpatient to outpatient setting including performance of medication reconciliation arrangement of appropriate and timely follow up and completion of an accurate and concise discharge summary.
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.
Ensures professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and workshops and maintaining knowledge of industry standards and practices.
Compensation Range:
$109000.00- $158000.00This 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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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, not-for-profit, 514-bed, academic medical center located in Boston’s historic South End. The hospital is the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. BMC emphasizes community-based care, with its mission to provide ... View more
