Physician Assistant, Surgery

Signature Healthcare - Brockton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Brockton, MA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Physician Assistant in Surgery at Brockton Hospital is a midlevel to senior level practitioner responsible for providing collaborative care in an inpatient surgical service. This role involves daily patient rounds, communication with attending physicians, and performing various medical procedures under supervision. The position requires advanced training and experience to manage a diverse patient population effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete individual daily rounds on all inpatients and document medical plans by writing daily notes.
• Communicate daily with attending physicians regarding all patients.
• Provide routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications, nutrition, and follow up on test results.
• Work collaboratively with house staff and take direction from senior house staff or senior residents on specific patient care duties.
• Conduct minor procedures under the direction and supervision of the Attending Physician, including chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, minor wound debridement, removal of drains, repair of lacerations, and I&D of abscesses.
• Initiate appropriate emergency care until the arrival of the supervising physician.
• Function as first or second assistant in the operating room as necessary, serving as backup to interns and residents.
• Participate in weekly Surgical Clinic as needed.
• Perform appropriate history and physical examinations and plan of care on Emergency Department consults and admissions to the surgical service.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Must have current valid Massachusetts license and be prescriptive eligible.
• 2-3 years of experience required.