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About the Role

This Physician Assistant – Emergency position is responsible for assisting the physician staff in the provision of medical services to patients. The role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, and developing treatment plans under the supervision of licensed physicians. It focuses on providing high-quality patient care and promoting wellness.

Responsibilities

Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Diagnoses health and developmental problems and cares for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases.
Assesses patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning.
Examines patients, records, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of a serious physical or emotional problem.
Consults with physician concerning patient evaluation and condition.
Develops an effective, comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of each patient.
Communicates professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians, and co-workers.
Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing situations.
Demonstrates judgment in consulting MD regarding all patient encounters.
May triage and refer to appropriate source when primary care patients present with new symptoms.
Orders appropriate labs and radiological testing based on assessment of needs.
Maintains required records, reports and statistics.
Maintains accurate patient records, charts and documentation for administrative purposes.
Demonstrates appropriateness of prescribing habits.
Encourages preventative medicine through patient education and counseling.
Recognizes that patient and family teaching are an integral part of the role and follows through on teaching that has been initiated with appropriate documentation.
Interprets patient needs to other clinical personnel participating in the care through direct communication and input into care plans.
Works collaboratively with physician to manage care of patients in a cost-effective manner.
Utilizes appropriate resources across the system including nursing interventions.
Utilizes organizational skills to complete assigned work effectively and on time.
May orient and train new Physician Assistants, coordinate staff schedules, assist with performance evaluations, and provide guidance on effective team building.
May participate in rounds with residents, completes daily patient management assignments and assists with patient care and disposition.
Handles medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program.
Physician’s Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
Physician’s Assistant Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
State and federal controlled substances registration.

Skills

Ability to assess the needs of patients of all different age groups and to provide care appropriately.
Effective Interpersonal skills needed for interacting with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
Excellent analytical skills needed for evaluating patients and coordinating treatment plans.
Maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.
Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations for performing procedures and computer keyboard.
Ability to see computer screen, reports, and perform assistance in procedures with accuracy.
Ability to hear instructions from physician.

Experience Level

Senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program.

Salary/Compensations

$133,120.00 - $166,400.00

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.

About the Company

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring.
Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role.
Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.