Physician Assistant- General Surgery

The Physician Assistant is a midlevel to senior level Practitioner who by virtue of advanced training and experience is qualified to function in a collaborative role with the attending surgeon in providing care to a diverse patient population in an inpatient surgical service. Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program; Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred. Must have current valid Massachusetts license and be prescriptive eligible.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Complete individual daily rounds on all inpatients and documentation of medical plan by writing daily notes.
• 2. Communicates on a daily basis with attending physicians regarding all patients.
• 3. Provides routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of the PA license), nutrition and follow up on test results.
• 4. Works collaboratively with house staff and takes direction from senior house staff or senior resident on specific patient care duties.
• 5. Conducts minor procedures (under the direction and supervision of the Attending Physician), including: chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, minor wound debridement and removal of drains, repair of lacerations and I&D of abscesses.
• 6. Initiates appropriate emergency care until the arrival of the supervising physician
• 7. Functions as first or second assistant in the operating room as necessary, serving as backup to interns and residents.
• 8. Performs appropriate history and physical examinations and plan of care on Emergency Department consults and admissions to the surgical service