Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.

This position is responsible, within the legal limitations, for assisting the physician staff of the Division of Gastroenterology in the provision of medical services to patients. Performs initial evaluations, coordinates treatment plans and monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs initial evaluation of outpatients, which includes obtaining medical history and performing physical examinations.
• Presents this information and confers with attending physicians to determine treatment plan.
• Coordinates elements of treatment plan and monitors patient progress and adherence to treatment plan. Ensures that equipment or therapies recommended are obtained or carried out in a reasonable time.
• Provides routine medical care such as minor dressing changes, drawing blood and evaluation of medication requests.
• Provides health education and health maintenance services.
• Responsible for triage and referral to appropriate source when primary care patients present with new symptoms.
• Assists, on an as needed basis, in other areas such as inpatient care and consultation services.
• Responsible for pre-admission history and physicals. This will include routine assessment, as well as identifying special problems and ordering appropriate testing and/or consultation. Responsible for ascertaining whether patient is medically ready for surgery.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Division Chair and Division Administrator .
• Relates to referring physicians, agencies and physical therapists

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of patients of all different age groups and to provide care appropriately.
• Certification by the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
• Interpersonal skills needed for interacting effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families, and so forth.
• Analytical skills needed for evaluating patients, coordinating treatment plans and so forth.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program lasting 22 to 24 months beyond a Bachelors Degree.
• BLS Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• One or two years Physician Assistant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
• Gastroenterology experience preferred.

LICENSES, ETC.:

• Requires Massachusetts Physician’s Assistant Licensure.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Possesses the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age group of the population serviced including:
• Knowledge of growth and development
• Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care
• Provide age specific communication

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Outpatient/Inpatient clinic care area.
• Continuous exposure to sick patients and bodily substances.
• Work requires frequent lifting patients.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.