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Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc.
Nocturnist Physician Assistant, Emergency Department
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An Emergency Room Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in emergency rooms or emergency departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$161,314 / year median in Massachusetts
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Nocturnist Physician Assistant, Emergency Department Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc.
- 4.0 Newton, MA Job Details Full-time $126,838.40
- $173,867.
Physician Assistant License Full Job Description Site:
Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. 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. Job Summary At the Newton Wellesley Emergency Department, we care for approximately 75,000 patients every year. Our facility includes 35,000 square feet of space with both adult and pediatric trauma rooms. The emergency room treatment area is divided into an adult 44 bed general emergency area open 24 hours per day. A separate 8-bed pediatric emergency area is open up to 21hrs per day 8am-5am. This area is staffed with specialty trained pediatric emergency physicians and child life specialists. Our Physician Assistants work under the supervision and direction of our board-certified emergency medicine physicians to ensure high quality, safe and timely care for patients with various chief complaints. The PA team manages high acuity patients and procedures. They have the opportunity to teach PA students and benefit from our own educational program to develop as a clinician. The PA may assume care for patients of all ages and will support all areas of the department. The PA will also perform medical screening exams and respond to any acute developments during the patients stay. Location & Shift Information Our Emergency Department is located on the Newton Wellesley Hospital main campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02462. We are looking for a Nocturnist PA to work 40 hours per week. Weekends and Holidays are included. 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. The PA performs additional leadership and project responsibilities in the team/department. 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. Physician Assistant IIIs will also perform additional duties, including but not limited to: precepts a medium sized group of student learners; acts as a clinical resource in their division; creates and implements new clinical programs in division, prepares QI analyses and presents findings to department/organizational committee, and/or completes research outside of clinical role; presents at least 2 times/year at department meetings/specialty conferences/grand rounds/M&M. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes Qualifications Education Master's 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 Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred Additional Job Details (if applicable) Prior PA experience in an ED setting required Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Night (United States of America) Pay Range $126838.40
- $173,867.
EEO Statement:
0400 Mass General Brigham Medical Group, 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 Veteran's 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 (857- 282-7642.