What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant, Inpatient Orthopedics - Newton Wellesley Hospital position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital?
The Opportunity
We are seeking a 40-hour, Nocturnist Physician Assistant to support our Inpatient Orthopedics team. Weekly schedules consist of (3) 13-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM. We are located on the NWH Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, 02462 Our PAs are responsible for covering the Emergency Department and the inpatient floor while also conducting inpatient surgical consults and providing Operating Room coverage. The Physician Assistants on the Pediatrics Orthopedics team share some of their time with the NWH Neurological Surgery Service. Providers work autonomously to the top of their licensure and are responsible for:
- Present and discussing their evaluations with Attending Surgeons to determine proper treatment plans
- Ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: wound care/debridement; tube/drain insertion, care or removal; suturing/suture removal; insertion or removal of traction pins; splint, brace or cast application or removal; medication administration including IV push drugs and the injection of steroid and anesthetic agents; insertion or removal of central venous lines; insertion of nasogastric tubes; bladder catheterization; phlebotomy and IV insertion; and electrocardiograms
- Conducting daily patient rounds and attending weekly grand surgical rounds - Participating in the discharge planning process
- Educating and counseling patients and families
- Orienting medical students, physician assistant and surgical residents to the environment, patient care practices, and hospital policies and procedures
- Participating in the quality improvement/quality assurance process
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward? In this full-time role, you will have access to a competitive benefits package tailored to meet your needs!
Additional Job Description
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Master's degree from an accredited US PA-C program License/Certification
- Required: Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Experience
* 2 years of experience as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred
Additional Job Description
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
