Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine (34.5 hrs)

• The assessment and management of patients at all acuity levels with medical and/or surgical complaints.
• Working in collaboration with board certified pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physicians, PEM fellows, Nurse Practitioners, emergency medicine and pediatrics residents, and medical students.
• Performing detailed histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and developing and executing a wide range of care plans using sound clinical reasoning and critical thinking.
• Engaging in consultations with subspecialty services to aid in patient care.
• Performing emergency medicine procedures (including laceration repairs, incision and drainage, lumbar punctures, joint relocations, splinting, arthrocentesis, removal of nasal/ear foreign bodies, local nerve anesthesia and blocks).
• Developing discharge care plans with patients and families including prescribing medications and confirming primary care or specialty care follow-up. Working to promote and encourage optimal and realistic patient goals.
• Communicating with patients and family in a respectful manner leading to compassionate and empathetic care. Instructing and counseling patients regarding physical and mental health issues.
• Assisting in the education of medical and physician assistant students rotating in the department.
• Working 34.5 hours per week. Shifts are rotating Monday through Sunday and include days/evenings/overnights/weekends/holidays/on-call (Eligible for full-time benefits.)

• A Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

• ED and/or pediatric PA experience preferred

• A Current Massachusetts PA License

Boston Children's Hospital