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Physician Assistant Per Diem Cardiac Surgery – (3305569)
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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, medical and/or surgical, 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 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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Principle Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an “X” the age(s) of all patient populations served
No Direct Patient Care
All age groups
Adolescence (13 to 17 years)
X
Neonates (birth to 1 month)
Young Adult (18 to 25 years)
X
Infant (1 month to1year)
Adult (26 to 54 years)
X
Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years)
Senior Adult (55 to 64 years)
X
Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)
Geriatric (65 years and up)
X
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work settings may include ambulatory clinics and treatment rooms, inpatient areas, intensive care units, operating rooms, and/or procedural areas. There may be loud noises, noxious odors, and temperature extremes. A large portion of the workday may be spent either standing or walking and the position may require heavy lifting of equipment and patients.
The PA may be exposed to radiation, potentially infectious bodily fluids, and sharp instruments such as needles and scalpels. Knowledge of Universal Precautions and proper use of surgical sharp instruments may be required. The consequences of contamination from bodily fluids or from being stuck with a sharp instrument include the possibility of physical harm to the employee or others. BWH is a fast paced, dynamic environment with a very large and complex patient volume; exposure to stress in the workplace is expected.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
The Per Diem Physician Assistant I does not have any supervisory responsibility.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Per Diem Physician Assistant I does not have any fiscal responsibility.
ADDENDUM:
The Cardiac Surgery per diem OR PA is required to have at least two years of cardiac surgery OR experience including independent endoscopic vein harvesting, first and second assisting with opening and closing, CPB cannulation and de-cannulation, preferred but not required endoscopic and/or open radial artery harvesting and percutaneous cannulation experience.
Required clinical duties:
a) endoscopic vein harvesting
b) preferred but not required open/endoscpic radial artery harvesting
c) first and second assisting with opening and closing
d) first and second assisting with CPB cannulation and de-cannulation
e) insertion of urinary catheters
f) dress and debride surgical incisions
g) removal of intra-aortic balloon pump catheter under supervision.
h) insertion of central venous and arterial lines
i) insertion of nasogastric and Dobhoff feeding tubes
j) performs cardiac resuscitation and defibrillation as indicated.
k) educate patients and their families about their cardiac surgical procedure.
l) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on the cardiac surgery service
m) other duties as assigned.
Required physical and mental abilities:
EEO Statement Brigham and Women’s Hospital 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.
: MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
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BWH Boston Main Campus
75 Francis St
Boston 02115
: Physician Assistants
: Brigham & Women’s Hospital(BWH)
: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
: Day Job
: Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department: BWH Surgery
: Sep 24, 2024
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