Physician Assistant I Primary Care Float Pool

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Job Summary

The Brigham and Women's Primary Care Physician Assistant I is a member of the Primary care team that cares for patients of all ages, providing both pediatric and adult primary care. 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 Brigham and Women's Primary Care Physician Assistant is a member of the Primary care team. While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/division/clinic. The PA may occasionally be asked to work clinically during administrative time and/or provide coverage of team members and colleagues. The PA is responsible for being accessible after hours duringthe week for urgent results of tests they have ordered. The PA is responsible for checking their Epic inbasket regularly & responding to time sensitive info as needed, even when not in the office or on site. Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities) 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 Co-manages a patient panel together with a resident cohort and/or attending PCP Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education Degree Field of Study Required/Preferred And/Or Master's Degree PA required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Time Frame Required/ Preferred And/Or Certified Physician Assistant (State License) upon hire required Work Experience Experience Details Years of Experience Required/ Preferred And/Or experience as a physician assistant 0-1 year preferred To be an PA II 4 years 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 Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demand N/A = (0%) Rarely (less than2%) Occasionally (3-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Constantly (67-100%) Weight Standing X Walking X Sitting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Climbing X Balancing X Stooping X Kneeling X Crouching X Crawling X Reaching X Handling X Grasping X Feeling X Talking X Hearing X Vision- Near X Vision- Far X Repetitive Motions X Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination X

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

850 Boylston Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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.

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