Physician Assistant, Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

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Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation

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The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team has been providing critical care to patients for ten years at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. We provide the full range of care to patients from acute surgical emergencies, shock, severe sepsis, respiratory failure, advanced multi-organ failure, and various traumatic injuries.

We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to support our team with primary responsibilities to consist of rounding, ED consults, and assisting in the OR with laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgeries. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. It is a 2nd shift opportunity with the schedule consisting of (4)10-hour shifts from 11:00am-9:00pm. We are looking for someone with flexibility as the shift time may vary based on department needs.

Mandatory weekend coverage at least one weekend a month, both Saturday and Sunday day shift.

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.

* 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.

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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Strongly Preferred:

* ATLS certified or ability to obtain after hire

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious…