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We are seeking a full-time (40-hour) Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology team. The weekly schedule consists of either four 10-hour day shifts or five 8-hour day shifts. This position is based on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.
In this role, the Physician Assistant will practice autonomously at the top of their licensure and will be responsible for:
• Consulting on hospitalized patients and conducting daily patient rounds
• Conducting patient visits in the outpatient setting
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Performing procedures in the Outpatient Cardiovascular Center
• Presenting and discussing patient evaluations with attending physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Participating in discharge planning and completing discharge summaries
• Educating and counseling patients and their families
• Participating in service and division quality initiatives
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative cardiology team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
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Job 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.
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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
2 years of experience as a PA required required
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Minimum of two years of cardiology experience required, preferably in an inpatient and/or procedural setting
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Grade
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