Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Detailed Patient Histories: Obtain comprehensive patient histories, meticulously documenting medical, social, and family backgrounds to inform accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Thorough Physical Examinations: Perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for admission, utilizing advanced clinical skills to identify and assess medical conditions.
• Emergency Care Expertise: Deliver expert care in emergency situations, managing patients with varying levels of acuity, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
• Expert Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: Execute bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with precision, ensuring optimal patient care.
• Efficient Coordination of Tests and Consultations: Coordinate and facilitate diagnostic tests and specialist consultations, ensuring seamless integration of services for timely and effective patient management.
• Implementation of Treatment Plans: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, maintaining clear and effective communication with referring and consulting physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Patient Advocacy: Serve as a strong advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences are met, and providing compassionate support throughout their treatment journey.
• Patient and Family Education: Provide thorough consultation and education to patients and their family members, explaining treatment options and medical care plans, and offering compassionate support throughout the healthcare journey.
• Preparation for Discharge: Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring they understand their post-discharge care instructions, follow-up appointments, and any necessary lifestyle adjustments to promote recovery and well-being.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement: Engage in ongoing professional development and education, staying abreast of the latest advancements in emergency medicine and incorporating best practices into patient care.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and trainees, fostering a collaborative and educational environment that promotes growth and excellence in emergency care.
• Community Health Improvement: Play a pivotal role in community health initiatives, participating in outreach programs and health education efforts to improve overall community well-being.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care is required.
• A Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants is required or master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program.
• Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively alongside our emergency physicians and Emergency Medicine residents.

Additional information

Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to:, or for more information please call

Compensation Range

$52.40- $75.96

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

Note

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.