Physician Assistant

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the surgeons at Saint Anne's Hospital, the physician assistant manages patients in Inpatient and operating room settings. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Manage surgical inpatients for various specialties including but not limited to: general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, and vascular surgery

Inpatient management includes: admissions, consults, daily rounds, order management, and discharge planning/coordination

Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervising physician and other health professionals

Clearly communicate with patients and their families

Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients

Identify and assess problems while interviewing and examining patients

Order and interpret lab and imaging studies, prescribe medications, complete paperwork, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician

Provide pre and post-operative patient education

Acts as surgical first assist for a variety of cases including neurosurgery and orthopedics

Works in a collaborative fashion along with supervising physician to manage post-operative patients in PACU, floor, or ICU

Covers some evening phone calls, rotating weekend coverage, and may intermittently cover first call from answering service

Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support measures as necessary

Perform similar and related duties as requested by supervising physician

Participate in data collection and research as directed

Reports immediately to supervising physician any deviation of normal operations

Participates in Hospital Incident Reporting System and other risk management activities

Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment

Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external)

Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed

Additionally, shifts are 4 x 10 hrs, days

Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

Graduated from an AMA accredited Physician Assistant Program required

Massachusetts license to practice as a Physician Assistant required

Current BLS and ACLS certification required

 Medical Staff office ensures DEA/MA Control substance licensure

EXPERIENCE:

One year experience in a surgical program preferred.

Ability to make sound judgments and problem solve

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Excellent Organizational and communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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