Physician Assistant, Travel Medicine
Newton, MA - USA
Job Summary
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Part-Time 20-hour Physician Assistant to join our Travel Medicine team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Our Travel Medicine service provides care to those planning foreign travel. The team offers expert advice as well as pre-travel counseling medication and vaccinations to help patients enjoy a safer healthier trip abroad.Under the clinical supervision of the Chief of Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine the PA is responsible for establishing a comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of the patient to ensure safe travel abroad and prevention of diseases. The PA will also encourage preventative travel medicine through patient education and counseling.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
Assisting the Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine physician staff in providing medical services to patients
Providing detailed initial evaluations including medical histories
Reviewing patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports
Ordering laboratory radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint age race gender and physical condition of the patient
Coordinating treatment plans
Monitoring patient progress
Referring patients as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician
Participating in rounds with residents completing daily patient management assignments and assisting with patient care and disposition
Handling medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service
This is a day shift position. The Travel Medicine clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The PA will cover (4) 4-hour clinical shifts plus 1 block of administrative time. The shifts will likely be on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with flexibility. We are located on the NWH Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street Newton 02462.
Summary
The 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
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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$126838.40 - $173867.20/AnnualGrade
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.