Physician Assistant, Plastic and Oral Surgery​/Sedation

Physician Assistant, Plastic and Oral Surgery/Sedation (40 hrs)

Boston Children's Hospital

Location:

Boston, MA (and Waltham as applicable). 40 hours per week, 4–10 hour days Monday through Friday with potential travel to satellite locations.

Base Pay Range: $60.00/hr – $96.28/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Physician Assistant will support Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, see outpatient consults, provide IV conscious sedation, and assist in the operating room.

• Administer IV conscious sedation, including IV placement and peri‑, intra‑, and post‑procedural assessment and monitoring in an office‑based setting.
• Provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages and conditions.
• Obtain histories, perform examinations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and counsel patients about their diagnosis.
• Provide pre‑operative and post‑operative care, including first and second assisting during surgery.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals consistent with the supervising physician’s scope of expertise.
• Work 40 hours per week, 4–10 hour days Monday‑Friday in Boston and Waltham, with possibility of travel to other satellite locations as needed.

• Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies.

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Analytical skills to solve highly complex problems requiring application of clinical, scientific, or technical principles.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with conflicting views or issues and providing fair solutions.
• Strong interest and understanding of the Plastic and Oral Surgery disciplines (strongly preferred).

• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification (training will be provided if not already certified).

Benefits include flexible schedules, health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension, tuition and certification reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted T‑pass rates.