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Join to apply for the Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine role at Mass General Brigham 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. The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. Located at 978 Worcester Street in Wellesley, MA, the Sports Medicine team at Newton-Wellesley treats a large volume of sports-related injuries. Our specialists offer state-of-the art outpatient surgical treatment using regional anesthesia for conditions of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. Job Summary We are seeking a 40-hour, Physician Assistant to support the Sports Medicine Department of Newton Wellesley Hospital. Our clinics are located at 978 Worcester Street (Route 9) in Wellesley. The schedule consists of three days a week in the Clinic, one day in the OR, and 1 Admin Day from 8:00am-4:30pm. Responsibilities Provides care to patients in the outpatient clinic setting of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Sports Medicine Department Obtains and documents appropriate and comprehensive orthopedic histories and physical examinations for new, established and post-operative patients Determines and implements appropriate treatment plan Acts as First Assist in the Operating Room Enjoys working in a team-based atmosphere Reviews patient care management issues with Medical Director and Lead PA Consults with appropriate resources as needed Orders and interprets appropriate imaging studies Helps coordinate follow-up care with the Orthopedic Surgeons Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to: Wound care/debridement, Suturing/suture removal, Splint, brace or cast application and/or removal, Joint aspiration and/or injections of steroid and anesthetic agents Writes patient orders in accordance with Medical Staff Policies Responsible for In-Basket documentation in a timely manner Provides first-level response to acute patient complications and emergencies and initiates appropriate measures Accepts responsibility and accountability for his/her actions in delivering patient care Collaborates and communicates effectively and establishes good rapport with all levels of personnel Attends orthopedic Grand Rounds each week Participates in the quality improvement/quality assurance process Participates in monthly PA meetings Qualifications Master's Degree Physician Assistant required. Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mass General Brigham

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