Job Description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. The physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a physician assistant program. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of neurology patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department chief physician assistant administratively. The PA will perform in accordance with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including but not limited to the BWH PA Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinical privileges, and BWH PA policy. The Neurology Physician Assistant I is a critical member of the Neurology consultative service team located at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) campus. In concert with the supervising and attending physicians the PA I will provide direct patient care and management for patients suffering from neurologic disease. The PA I is responsible for assisting attending physicians and nurses and other care team members in the medical management of patients assigned to the consultation service. Neurology Consult Service Care Responsibilities: Serve as essential member of the Neurology consult service team to support patient care requests from the Emergency Department or inpatient care teams located on the BWFH Neurology campus. Performs patient histories and physicals and Neurology exams; documents information accurately in the patient medical record in a timely fashion Learns and performs neuro-diagnostic procedures (e.g. lumbar punctures) as needed to support patient care Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with physicians; recommends and/or enters orders as needed to support high quality patient care management Appropriately follows up on patient treatment plans to ensure plan of care is carried out; communicates with attending/referring physicians, nurses, and other care team members as appropriate Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise, to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs, write orders, obtain consultations and interpret lab values radiology studies with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary Stays up to date on the latest literature in Neurology care Participate in the consultation billing and collections as appropriate, following proper PA billing guidelines. Maintains active PA licensure, MCSR/DEA licensure, and BLS/ACLS certification Performs other duties as assigned. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the inpatient and post-operative 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 consult H&Ps, progress notes, and procedure notes Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population, including lumbar puncture Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role Assists with inbasket/pager coverage for other APP colleagues Occasional possible coverage on BWH inpatient teams if needed Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician and administrative report Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division Academic Responsibilities: Attend appropriate Neurology seminars, conferences, lectures, and other forums to support continuing medical education as approved by the Division leadership Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate Participates in quality improvement efforts and research efforts as directed by the service leadership Partakes in PA and Neurology Resident teaching opportunities through discussion of clinical cases and other educational sessions Participates in the PA student education program in Neurology Participates PA grand rounds and or other educational forums on the topic of neurology Communicates openly with supervising physicians and Department/Division leadership to improve patient, family, and care team satisfaction Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The appropriate candidate will have successfully completed a graduate level physician assistant program (masters degree) accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) must be obtained prior to first day of employment. The PA must hold a current valid license or be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The PA must maintain a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and must complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each two-year period of employment. Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Brigham & Women's Physicians Organization

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