MGH & BWH Center for Clinical Data Science

Physician Assistant Emergency Department Summer Temp - (3271616)

Description

The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant will be to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team. This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness

Perform age-appropriate history and physical

Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs

Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient’s age specific need

Monitor the effectiveness of treatments

Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions

Managing Chronic Medical Conditions

Reconciling medication list

Facilitating appointments to specialist

Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient’s health status

Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)

Preventive Medicine

Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)

Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Physician Assistant certification
• Massachusetts license
• ACLS Certificate
• MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration)

EXPERIENCE

• Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
• EMR experience required
• Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
• Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field

EEO Statement Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. 

Primary Location

: MA-Oak Bluffs-MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Work Locations

: 

MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital 

1 Hospital Road 

Oak Bluffs 02557

Job

: Physician Assistants

Organization

: Martha’s Vineyard Hospital (MVH)

Schedule

: Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift

: Day Job

Posted Shift Description: Full Time; Temporary; Summer coverage needed for weekdays and weekends in the Emergency Department to start May 10th through October

Employee Status

: Temporary

Recruiting Department: MVH Emergency Dept

Job Posting

: Dec 27, 2023

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