Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Located in downtown Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, Tufts Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital for Tufts Medical School and functions as both a designated level one trauma center and comprehensive stroke center. Tufts is fortunate to have both neuro-critical care and neuro-intermediate care units staffed with highly trained clinicians, nurses and therapists to best serve our unique patient population suffering from neurologic conditions.We are seeking a highly motivated physician assistant who is interested in working in a fast-paced, team environment focused on delivering exceptional, compassionate care.

Responsibilities:

The physician assistants work in collaboration with the resident team to provide comprehensive care to inpatients at Tufts Medical Center experiencing a wide variety of conditions involving the brain and spine. In addition to the responsibility of the inpatient service, which involves intensive care, intermediate care and floor level patients, the team manages emergency room and off-service consultations, including traumas. To succeed in the role, the physician assistant needs excellent critical thinking skills and efficiency. The PA must demonstrate initiative to complete daily tasks and address the continual needs of the patients and their families.

Proficiency in general medicine is required. The neurosurgery service functions as the primary team for patients, rather than a consulting service, requiring comfort with management of active chronic medical illnesses and postoperative conditions, such as arrhythmias and ventilator management.

Ability to independently evaluate patients, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and initiate clinical intervention based on the results of those studies is expected.

Strong interpersonal skills are crucial for effective communication both within the interdisciplinary care team and for coordination of care withconsulting services.

The role involves procedural skills such as, but not limited to, drain removal, suturing and arterial line placement. There are no operative procedures associated with this position.

Rotating schedule with3 13-hour shifts per week, which includes on average 1 Monday overnight call shift and 1-2 Saturday call shifts (day or overnight) per month. All call shifts are in-house call.No major holiday coverage requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program

• NCCPA certified

• ACLS certified

• Active Massachusetts Physician Assistant License

• DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration

• 1-2 years of experience as inpatient physician assistant preferred

How to apply:You can apply via the apply button located at the top of this listing. Should you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to reach out to Ian McCarthy, Senior Physician Recruiter at Ian.McCarthy@tuftsmedicine.org.

Why Tufts Medicine:Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.