<p>Site: The General Hospital Corporation</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for the care of emergency department patients under the direction of the attending physicians and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Physician Assistant practice. The PA will obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for admission, perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring and consulting physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge. The PA assumes responsibility for patients in accordance with service policies and protocols.</p> <p>Reasons to Choose MGH Emergency Department:</p> <ul> <li>APPs work in all areas of the ED (Fast Track, Evaluation, Critical Care, Observation) </li><li>Continuing education stipend </li><li>Growth opportunities with protected time </li><li>Schedule Flexibility </li><li>Supportive, education-oriented work environment </li><li>Premium pay for weekenders and nocturnist </li><li>Parking available for evening, night, and weekend shifts </li></ul> <p>Reasons to Choose MGH:</p> <ul> <li>APP Career Ladder </li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision insurance </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Generous paid time off </li><li>Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) </li><li>Free parking for Night & Weekend shifts </li><li>Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan </li><li>Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events. </li></ul> <p>Requirements for an Emergency Department PA:</p> <p>Licenses:</p> <ul> <li>Required: Graduate of an accredited American Medical Association-approved Physician Assistant training program. </li><li>Required: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants within one year of hire. Must maintain this certification by completing required 100 hours of Continuing Medical Education credits every two years. In addition, PA must demonstrate continued competence by passing a re-certification exam every six years. </li></ul> <p>Certifications:</p> <p>Required: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Does this position require Patient Care? Yes</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting. </li><li>Performs complete histories and physical examinations. </li><li>Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. </li><li>Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. </li><li>Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. </li><li>Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. </li><li>Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>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 2 years of experience as a PA required 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.</p> <p>Additional Job Details (if applicable)</p> <p>Remote Type</p> <p>Onsite</p> <p>Work Location</p> <p>55 Fruit Street</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>0</p> <p>Employee Type</p> <p>Per Diem</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Rotating (United States of America)</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>The General Hospital Corporation 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.</p> <p>Mass General Brigham Competency Framework</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.</p>