Physician Assistant - Hematology BWH

About the role

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Full Time 40 Hours | Main Campus | Physician Assistant

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions as a clinical team member delivering care to a panel of patients and responsibility for the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of their care.
• In collaboration with physicians of the BWH Hematology division, provides patient care and management to patients with a variety of hematologic diagnoses such as iron deficiency, anemias of various etiologies, bleeding disorders, anticoagulation issues, myeloproliferative neoplasms, etc. Has broad knowledge of the field of hematology.
• May be asked to participate in clinical and translation research projects.
• Responsibilities include triaging incoming referrals, assessment and triage of patient messages/visits, assistance in routine and urgent patient care management of division patients, reassesses and modifies plans as needed after review of results and history with each result, patient follow up.
• In collaboration with the MD, demonstrates a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the assessment, dosing and plan of care for those patients.
• Monday through Friday, 8 hours day shift. Hybrid schedule possible, not guaranteed.

Research Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients with hematological disorders. Management of periprocedural planning for these patients. Outpatient follow up and coordination of care after hospitalizations for ongoing management.
• Works primarily at, but not limited to, BWH Main campus, Faulkner Hospital, and DFCI locations.
• Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff, professional nursing staff and clinic staff toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise. Serves on appropriate departmental and interdepartmental committees. Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs and onboarding for staff.
• Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration. Supports and participates in clinical research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice. Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
• Appropriately triages patients and assists with in-basket management.

Additional information

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.

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
• Valid prescriptive authority from both MA DPH and Federal DEA required.
• Physician Assistant licensure in Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.

Experience

• 1. Five (5) years of APP experience in ambulatory healthcare required (excluding infusion room, procedural, and urgent care).
• 2. Three (3) years of classical hematology experience required.
• 3. Three (3) years of experience with ongoing, long term management of chronic diseases required.
• 3. Experience in clinical and translational research studies preferred.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively and function as an effective member of the health care team in a busy and diverse clinical environment.
• Ability to serve as a resource for medical, nursing and support staff regarding hematology patient care.
• Ability to work with a variety of information systems and databases, such as: MS Word, PowerPoint, EPIC.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
• Remote Type
• Hybrid
• Work Location
• 45 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Employee Type
• Regular
• Work Shift
• Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $ - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.