PA-Orthopedics

South Shore Health

  • Weymouth, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.Requisition Number: R-15787Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190Department Name: SMC Orthopedics APC PB 2PPKStatus: Full timeBudgeted Hours: 40Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)Under the general guidance of the Chair of orthopedics and the Executive Director of the APP program, the Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines approved by the Department of Orthopedics.As a Hospital Medicine Provider at SSH, you will report, through the Hospitalist Program leadership team including the Lead APC’s and Program Director. You will have such duties and responsibilities as are set forth below and as may be reasonably requested by SSH from time to time. You shall perform the medical services faithfully, with due diligence and efficiency, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the applicable standards of your profession, canons of professional ethics and all laws and SSH policies in effect from time to time. SSH recognizes that teamwork and flexibility are essential to providing 24-hour per day patient-centered care. SSH expects you to be respectful of your patients, other health care providers, and the physicians and staff of SSH. You shall be professional at all times and adhere to HIPAA standards with regard to maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will have several different roles as a SSH Hospital Medicine Provider. These roles include admitting, rounding, and performing consults at the request of other providers. Regardless of role, you will be required to use approved SSH patient care treatment plans and order sets, when appropriate.BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOBThis is an Advanced Practice Clinician position which requires a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license. The position receives general direction from the Medical Director - Surgical Services, Chairman - Orthopedic Services, Executive Director - APC’s, Lead Orthopedic Physician Assistant and Executive Director – Musculoskeletal Service Line. The position will assess, diagnose and treat health problems of patients who suffer from a range of musculoskeletal conditions from time of admission to discharge. Patients include but are not limited to: adult and pediatric inpatient trauma, joint replacement, Fragile Fracture Program patients and General Orthopedic patients. As a highly skilled clinician, the incumbent will participate with other members of the Orthopedic and Hospital Medicine Care Team in the Emergency Department, Orthopedic Inpatient Unit(s) and serve as first assist in the Operating Room.Minimum Education – PreferredMust have 4 years of college level education and bachelor’s degree.Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution approved by the AMA.Recertification, as required, to maintain licensure.Minimum Work ExperienceAcute Medicine and/or Orthopedic experience preferred.Required Licenses / RegistrationsPA - Physician Assistant or NP-Nurse PractitionerRequired Classes/Skills -ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportRequired additional Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Possess the ability to care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions who may also have any range of medical problems.
  • Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.
  • Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
  • Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
  • Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of the position.
  • Knowledge and competence of basic radiation safety during fluoroscopic procedures; required to attend at least one radiation safety training session per year.
  • Must have broad knowledge of medical environment, surgical practices and performance goals of the orthopedic Services.
  • Must exercise the highest degree of professional judgement under the direction and guidance of a licensed physician.
  • Must be able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork.
  • Must be able to administer such care and treatment and exercise such independent originality in solving problems not covered by existing guidelines, within legal limits, to meet the needs of the patients.
  • Must maintain a professional attitude toward patients at all times and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other personnel involved in patient care.
4 10 hour shiftsResponsibilities if Required:Education if Required:License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)

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