Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

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Job Summary

Patients with an orthopedic or sports-related injury to muscles, bones or joints can receive same-day care at a Mass General Brigham Orthopedics Walk-in. Our walk-in locations are staffed by expertly trained clinicians, providing physical examinations, diagnostic imaging (including x-rays), and comprehensive evaluations to ensure fast, accurate diagnosis and treatment that gets patients on the road to recovery as soon as possible. Our Orthopedic Walk-In clinic is staffed by Orthopedic Physician Assistants and supported by board-certified surgeons from Newton-Wellesley Sports Medicine. Our team can assist with any orthopedic or sports medicine issue and is available to anyone in the community, with no appointment necessary. Services for adults and children (ages 5 and up) include:
• Achilles tendon pain
• Ankle injuries/sprains
• Arthritis/joint pain
• Bicep injury
• Bursitis
• Closed (bloodless) fractures
• Collar bone injury
• Elbow injuries/pain
• Finger/thumb injuries/pain
• Foot/toe injuries
• Hamstring injuries
• Hip injuries/pain
• Knee injuries/pain
• Muscle stiffness
• Numbness
• Shin splints
• Shoulder injuries/pain
• Sprains
• Tendonitis
• Elbow pain
• Tingling
• Torn muscles
• Wrist pain

We are seeking full-time and part-time Physician Assistants to support our Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinics located at 978 Worcester Street (Route 9) in Wellesley and 73 Guest Street in Boston. We can offer a schedule of 18-40 hours per week, with 20% of the PA's scheduled time dedicated to administrative responsibilities.

Our primary need is for evening and weekend coverage. Clinic hours are:
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Weekday evening shifts: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This role offers flexibility in scheduling while providing the opportunity to work in a fast-paced sports medicine environment caring for patients with acute orthopedic and sports-related injuries.

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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

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.

 

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] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

2 years of experience as a PA required

 

 Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

978-980 Worcester Street

 

Pay Range

$65.25 - $173,867.20/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

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4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity 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. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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