Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Injury Clinic - Hatfield
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Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Injury Clinic onsite Monday through Friday. The clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, so the weekly schedule will consist of 5, 8-hour shifts.
This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously as the sole Advanced Practitioner at our Hatfield Injury Clinic while also functioning as part of the larger Orthopedic team and collaborating with our Amherst Injury Clinic. This clinic provides urgent, same-day visits for patients, provides appropriate evaluation and treatment, and establishes needed follow up or surgical care during the visit. We also offer radiology services on-site.
Our APPs help diagnose and treat a variety of acute injuries, including:
* Sprains and strains
* Sports injuries
* Foot, ankle, knee and hip injuries
* Hand, forearm, elbow and shoulder injuries
* Fractures and dislocations
In addition to these injuries, the candidate must also be comfortable with treating pediatric patients, administering therapeutic and diagnostic injections, interpreting radiographs, reducing fractures, and applying splints/casts.
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
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
* Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
* Ability to maintain quality control standards.
* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
* Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
* Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Additional Job Details
* 3+ years of orthopedic experience
* 3+ years of acute care/urgent care experience
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
4 West Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. 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.
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