Rotating Physician Assistant (PA), Hospital Medicine Unit

An innovative opportunity for a PA to collaborate with attending hospitalists on the Hospital Medicine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital!

• WE SUPPORT NEW GRADUATES!!! One-on-one direct support for your first 10 weeks of work with us as well as ongoing check-ins on your progress.
• Supportive clinical work environment - working as a Team with our HMU attendings.
• This is a 36 hour OR 40 hour per week Position and you get to choose!!!
• This position will start as a day shift and then integrate into nights after the 1st year for New graduates and during the first year for an experienced PA.
• New graduate PA applicants: Please list clinical rotations (including institution and specialty) in your resume.
• Excellent, comprehensive training and support (developed based on your skill and experience level).

This opportunity includes direct patient care from admission to discharge and a cross-coverage model for general inpatient medicine patients and subspecialty services.

The PA will follow 6 patients on average, with one admission per day.

The PA promotes a cohesive relationship and effort between the hospitalists, private physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Applicants for this position should be patient-centered, motivated, and upbeat clinicians that want to on a large academic team with MD/DO colleagues and NP/PA peers.

You are a self-starter and able to respond, triage, and systematically care for both non-urgent and acute issues that arise in our patients.

This position is for a rotation of both day and night coverage - The day and night positions are each 12 hour coverage models, with the night being primarily cross coverage and admitting responsibilities.

PA's during day coverage should expect to work from 6:45am - 7:15pm and night coverage from 6:45pm - 7:15am.

• Experienced PAs should anticipate a rotation of nights during their 1st year of employment.
• New graduate PAs should anticipate a rotation of nights after their first year and between their 2nd year of employment.
• All new graduates please include their clinical rotations in their resumes and should include prior work experience.
• If a new graduate, then you are in good standing to complete your degree.
• PAs - An inpatient medicine rotation at a large academic center or level 1 trauma center is preferred though candidates with other inpatient and/or ICU clinical rotations may be considered.
• Possess the ability to care for critically ill adult patients with a broad range of medical problems.
• Display maturity and self-confidence to follow patients with a complex management plan.
• Acquire accurate patient history, perform comprehensive physical exams, diagnose and treat health problems.

PLEASE NOTE: Within the first year, there is an expectation to work every other weekend. This weekend requirement will be reduced in subsequent years.

We offer a variety a comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees such as:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives. You can make a difference. We are looking for dedicated PA like you to be a part of our team.

We are world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education and committed to delivering our employees with a dynamic career.

General medical inpatient or ICU experience is preferred for experienced PAs; however, those with other PA experience may be considered.

Current Massachusetts State Licensure, with all associated active certifications as a Physician Assistant in good standing.

MCSR and DEA licenses

Active ACLS/BLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.