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Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine - Wellesley - (3284981)

Description

About Us

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients.

We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world.

Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is to meet our patients’ (and their families’!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provide them with exceptional care and service.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a 40-hour, Physician Assistant to support the Sports Medicine Department of Newton Wellesley Hospital. Our clinics are located at 978 Worcester Street (Route 9) in Wellesley.

Essential Functions:

Our PAs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager. The Physician Assistant is responsible for: 

• Provides care to patients in the outpatient clinic setting of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Sports Medicine Department
• Obtains and documents appropriate and comprehensive orthopedic histories and physical examinations for new, established and post-operative patients
• Determines and implements appropriate treatment plan
• Acts as First Assist in the Operating Room
• Enjoys working in a team-based atmosphere
• Reviews patient care management issues with Medical Director and Lead PA 
• Consults with appropriate resources as needed
• Orders and interprets appropriate imaging studies
• Helps coordinate follow-up care with the Orthopedic Surgeons
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to:

o Wound care/debridement

o Suturing/suture removal

o Splint, brace or cast application and/or removal

o Joint aspiration and/or injections of steroid and anesthetic agents

• Writes patient orders in accordance with Medical Staff Policies
• Responsible for In-Basket documentation in a timely manner
• Provides first-level response to acute patient complications and emergencies and initiates appropriate measures
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for his/her actions in delivering patient care
• Collaborates and communicates effectively and establishes good rapport with all levels of personnel
• Attends orthopedic Grand Rounds each week
• Participates in the quality improvement/quality assurance process
• Participates in monthly PA meetings

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certificate of registration from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants
• CPR (BLS) certification required

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of experience in Orthopedics

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of child, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients preferred

EEO Statement Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location

: MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus

Work Locations

: 

NWH Main Campus 

2014 Washington Street 

Newton 02462

Job

: Physician Assistants

Organization

: Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

Schedule

: Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Recruiting Department: NWH Sports Medicine

Job Posting

: Apr 5, 2024

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