What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Weight Management Endocrinology BWH position at Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.?
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The Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW) physician assistant (PA) will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team approach for overall care and evaluation of patients seeking care at the Center for Weight Management and Wellness medical weight management program. Under direction of the supervising physician(s), the PA will be involved in all aspects of patient care. Responsibilities will include evaluation of new and return weight management patients primarily in the outpatient setting, including their long-term follow-up. The PA will be responsible for triaging patient issues / concerns via telephone / EPIC messaging system. The PA will support interim / between-visit patient needs, including supporting the process of patients obtaining prescription medications, confirming referrals for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions have been scheduled, conducts / participates in group visits or any other aspect of follow-up essential for the care of CWMW patients.
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Essential Functions
- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and / or procedural setting.
- Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
- Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
- Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Qualifications
Education : Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
Licenses and Credentials : Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required.
Experience : Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Additional Job Details :
Remote Type : Hybrid
Work Location : 221 Longwood Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Employee Type : Regular
Work Shift : Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement : Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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.
Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system.
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