Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Gastroenterology PA opening in Needham, MA 18 miles from BostonDetails:

• FT, permanent
• The PA will be supporting the Gastroenterology Department, working onsite in Needham, MA.
• This is a 40hr opportunity.
• This position provides direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management in an ambulatory and/or inpatient setting to patients with complex medical conditions or surgical patients. Works closely with faculty, fellows, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient and their families. Some off-hour, weekend and on-call maybe required of this position.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Performs history and physical examinations, formulation of care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to patients and their families.
• Acts as an educator and serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars and conferences.
• Coordinates the care of patients in order to provide safe, effective, efficient and timely patient centered care. Liaises between visiting nurses, clinical staff and consult services. Care plans and execution of those plans should encompass the entire service to tie the service together. Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis.
• Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely and in a timely manner.
• Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professional to determine health needs of patients and families. Demonstrates and role models an interdisciplinary collaborate approach to patient care.
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• License Physician Assistant License required., and Registration DPH Drug Control required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 1+ years of GI experience required.
• ARC-PA, NCCPA
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.