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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

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To provide direct patient care and clinical assessment adult of orthopedic patients under the direction of a specific physician who is an active member of the New England Baptist Hospital Medical Staff. The Physician Assistant will function within specified parameters as defined by the sponsoring physician and Chairman of Orthopedics. 

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1.    Participates in those surgeries assigned by the Orthopedic Service physicians, the chief PA and the Chief Resident.

2.    Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons:
3.    Rounds on Orthopedic patients Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed.

4.    Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings.

5.    Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or discontinued.

6.    Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.

7.    Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical Staff and other allied health professionals.

8.    Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including discharge summary page 1’s.
9.    Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license.

Decision Making:

Makes decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and/or established procedures.  Any deviations from these require review/approval from a higher level of authority.

Problem Solving:

Addresses problems that are broad, complex and abstract, often involving organization-wide issues and requiring substantial creativity, resourcefulness, staff engagement, diagnostic techniques, negotiation and diplomacy to develop solutions.

Independence of Action:

Works within general instructions and procedures.  Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Patient Contact

Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes).  Examples: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred: Master’s Degree

Academic Discipline/Field of Study Physician Assistant

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required License: Licensed Physician Assistant within MA

Required Certification/Registration: MCSR DEA, State of MA Federal Gov’t

Required: Basic Life Support Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web based applications.  May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Written Communications:

Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas.

Oral Communications:

Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.

Knowledge:

Ability to demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex and/or unprecedented situations across multiple functional areas.

Team Work:  

Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work group(s), creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.  Results may impact the operations of one or more departments

Customer Service: 

Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.  Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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