Physician Assistant / Primary Care Float / BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 Francis Street (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2025
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, 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 a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply. Job Summary GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Brigham and Women's Primary Care Physician Assistant I is a member of the Primary care team that cares for patients of all ages, providing both pediatric and adult primary care. 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 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 administrator or physician assistant manager 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 Brigham and Women's Primary Care Physician Assistant is a member of the Primary care team. While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/division/clinic. The PA may occasionally be asked to work clinically during administrative time and/or provide coverage of team members and colleagues. The PA is responsible for being accessible after hours during the week for urgent results of tests they have ordered. The PA is responsible for checking their Epic inbasket regularly & responding to time sensitive info as needed, even when not in the office or on site. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory 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. Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population. 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. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: The appropriate candidate will have successfully completed a graduate level physician assistant program (Master's degree) accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) or such other accrediting agency as may qualify a graduate to sit for the NCCPA certifying examination. BS/MS joint programs and those candidates with a BS and PA certificate are eligible, but ONLY for those who graduated BEFORE 1995. Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) must be obtained prior to first day of employment. Must hold a current valid license or be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Must have or eligible for, and maintain, a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration. Must complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each two year period of employment. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must have the ability to work in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climate. Must have the ability to be self-directive and to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position. Must have the ability to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Must be energetic and quality driven and have a proven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providing optimal patient care. Must be proficient with BWH computer systems as needed to independently perform daily tasks (EMR, Epic preferred). Must maintain the highest degree of professional judgment under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician. EEO Statement: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 1/ PRIMARY CARE- FLOAT/ 20-40 HOURS/ ROTATING/ BWH BOSTON In this Float -Physician Assistant job, float physician assistants care for patients at 15 Primary Care practices, which include Family Medicine, Health Centers, Pediatric Care and Adult Internal Medicine. The practice locations range from Main campus in Boston, and in nearby towns which may include Jamaica Plain, Chestnut Hill, Brookline, Norwood, and Foxboro. Patient population is primarily adult however may include some pediatrics at certain practice sites. The teams at each practice may vary but the goal is still the same: to provide high quality care for patients whether you are conducting a nurse only visit in clinic or providing care telephonically. Scheduled Weekly Hours 20-40 hours/week available Work Shift Rotating Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] Experience: 1. Five (5) + years of recent experience in office-based Primary Care as a PA required. 2. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 3. Pediatric experience preferred. 4. Demonstrated ability to care for a diverse patient population, including acute and chronic disease management as required. 5. Demonstrated ability to care for a broad range of ages as required (ages 16 and up). 6. Previous experience working in a float or temporary/seasonal position required. 7. Experience managing inter-visit care via asynchronous modalities including phone visits, electronic communication and in-basket management as required. 8. Prior experience working in a team-based care environment required. Skills and Abilities Required Expert clinical judgement skills to function in the independent role Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills in order tocollaborate with patients' families, staff and community health workers. Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from busy clinical settings andchanging organizational climate. Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressingresponsibilities of position. Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Working Conditions Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposureto communicable disease, and hazardous materials. Supervisory Responsibilities May assume responsibility for providing direction to designated personnel The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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.