Job Description - Per Diem Physician Assistant – Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, West Hatfield (3310685)
Per Diem Physician Assistant – Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, West Hatfield - ( 3310685 )
About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community.
The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home!
Our Team
Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is where experienced, highly trained professionals advance the health of patients through specialized, expert treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal (bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons) problems. The practice’s holistic approach to orthopedics involves coordination of personalized services within the practice and with other providers, to ensure a comprehensive range of care to people of all ages. We have combined expertise in all major orthopedic specialties, including sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, hand & upper extremities, joint replacement and spine care.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedics team, with a special focus on the total joint program, conducting pre-op clearances and surgical optimizations for some of our more complex patients. Our needs are flexible. We are looking for an 8 hour per week commitment with options for 4- or 8-hour long dayshifts. There are no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements. Our clinic is located at 4 West Street, West Hatfield, MA 01088 and we are open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Our Physician Assistants are responsible for:
· Providing care for the patient population in the outpatient setting, including collaboration with supervising surgeon in clinic, ordering and reviewing x-rays, performing complete histories and physical examinations on new, established, and preop patients
· Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic tests
· Developing appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
· Optimizing patients prior to surgery
· Initiating consultations and referrals for patients
· Managing a high volume of patient calls, Patient Gateway messages, and emails
· Providing high quality and timely documentation of clinic visits and e-mail/phone conversations
· Providing patient-family teaching
Qualifications
The ideal candidate profile is an independent, adaptable Physician Assistant who is confident in their clinical abilities and genuinely enjoys variety.
Education
• Required: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with a Master's degree
Licensure
• Required: Current Massachusetts state license as a Physician Assistant
Experience
• Preferred: 3 + years of experience working as a Physician Assistant in a cardiology, anesthesia or pre-surgical setting
Qualifications
The ideal candidate profile is an independent, adaptable Physician Assistant who is confident in their clinical abilities and genuinely enjoys variety.
Education
• Required: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with a Master's degree
Licensure
• Required: Current Massachusetts state license as a Physician Assistant
Experience
• Preferred: 3 + years of experience working as a Physician Assistant in a cardiology, anesthesia or pre-surgical setting
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Primary Location
Primary Location
MA-West Hatfield-CDP Cooley Dickinson Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Work Locations
CDP Cooley Dickinson Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
4 West Street
West Hatfield 01088
Job
Organization
Organization
Cooley Dickinson Medical Group (CDP)
Schedule
Standard Hours 1
Shift
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Recruiting Department Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
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