Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Per Diem Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive medical care to surgical patients under the supervision of attending surgeons. This role supports perioperative patient management, including preoperative evaluation, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative care. The PA functions as an integral member of the surgical care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.  Applicant will be trained in a variety of surgical subspecialties including Trauma/Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal, Bariatric, Vascular, Thoracic, Pediatric Surgery.

Position: Physician Assistant

Department: Surgery IP Services

Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform medical assessments, including obtaining medical histories, conducting physical examinations, and reviewing diagnostic data

• Provide perioperative patient care, including preoperative evaluation, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative management, consistent with granted privileges

• Assist in surgical procedures within the scope of practice, training, experience, and hospital authorization

• Document all patient encounters, procedures, and clinical decisions in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory tests as permitted by licensure and privileges

• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in compliance with state law, hospital policy, and delegated authority

• Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care teams

• Respond to consults and provide clinical coverage as assigned

• Adhere to patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and quality assurance requirements

• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and risk management practices

Compliance and Other Duties

• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education

• Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA, and information security policies

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational needs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an ARC-PA–accredited Physician Assistant program

CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, & LICENSURES:

• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification

• Current, unrestricted state Physician Assistant license or eligibility for licensure

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a surgical or perioperative setting, preferred but not required

Employment Status and Schedule

• Per diem / as needed

• Work hours and shifts are variable and based on departmental and operational needs, which may include weekends. No nights, holidays or on-call.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain in stationary positions for extended periods

• Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain manual dexterity required for surgical procedures

• Ability to lift, move, or position patients and equipment in accordance with hospital safety policies

• Work performed in operating rooms, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and other clinical environments

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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