Physician Assistant MSICU
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Boston, NH - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU) at Brigham and Womens Hospital is a pioneering 10-bed unit and the first Physician Assistant-run ICU in our hospital. Our PAs practice at the highest level of their license providing comprehensive critical care to a diverse mix of medical and surgical patients in a dynamic high-acuity environment.Our clinical team is supported by critical care-trained attending physicians with expertise spanning Acute Care Surgery Pulmonary Medicine Anesthesia Emergency Medicine Cardiology and Interventional Radiology. We also work alongside a critical care-specialized pharmacist respiratory therapists and experienced ICU nurses giving our PAs access to exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship at every level of care.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Med Surg ICU Physician Assistant (PA) is a member of the multidisciplinary Med Surg ICU provider team with patient care responsibilities. The Med Surg ICU is comprised of medical emergency surgery general surgery and thoracic surgery critical care patients. The multidisciplinary care team consists of intensivist attendings from Surgery Anesthesiology Pulmonary Medicine and Emergency Medicine and advanced practice providers. Med Surg ICU PA reports to the Med Surg ICU Chief PA Medical Director and administratively to the Administrative Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Daily supervision is provided by the attending intensivist covering the Med Surg ICU. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Duties: The PA should display the following skills and take part in the following tasks: 1. Performs patient admitting histories and physicals; records information accurately in patient record in a timely fashion. 2. Performs bedside procedures e.g.: insertion of lines and tubes; performs postoperative wound care and removal of tubes lines sutures etc. 3. Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with attending intensivists. 4. Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise in the ICU to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs write orders obtain consultations and interpret lab values and x-rays with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary. 5. Provides age specific care to medical/surgical intensive care patients from early adolescence through the geriatric ages. 6. Will work under the direction of supervising critical care attendings. 7. Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate. 8. Stays up to date on the latest literature in surgical critical care practice. 9. Participates in quality improvement patient safety and research efforts as directed by the service leadership. The PA should also initiate these efforts as appropriate. Non-Clinical Duties: 0. Leadership1. Mentoring of various health care personnel. 2. Being supportive of team members and offering additional help when needed. - Professionalism/Professional Development0. Attend continuing medical education courses as appropriate. 1. Practice professional behavior at all times. 2. Engage in activities to develop growth of self team and service. - Operations Support Administrative Responsibilities0. Keep proficient in all IS systems appropriate to position. 1. Maintain awareness of documentation and its effect on reimbursement. 2. Continue to find ways to practice efficiently.
Qualifications
Education
Masters 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 preferred
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$126838.40 - $173867.20/AnnualGrade
7EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
