Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine

Job Title: Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine
Job ID: 4600608075
Employer: Boston Children’s Hospital
Location: Boston, MA
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
New Grads OK? No
Description

At Boston Children’s Hospital, success is measured in patients treated, parents comforted and teams taught. It’s in discoveries made, processes perfected, and technology advanced. In major medical breakthroughs and small acts of kindness. And in colleagues who have your back and patients who have your heart. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound. Join our acclaimed Sports Medicine team and discover how your talents can change lives. Yours included.

The Physician Assistant will be responsible for:
Providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages in Sports Medicine.
Performing pre-op care including diagnosing patient condition and prescribing care including surgery.
Preparing patients for surgery and assisting as a first or second assistant in OR cases.
Managing transfers of patients from OR to ICU.
Developing post-op care plans and preparing patients and families for patient discharge.
Working four 10-hour shifts; Monday – Friday.

To qualify, you must have:
A Master’s from a Physician Assistant program.
A current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant.
The analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of clinical, scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth, cross-functional experience-based knowledge.
Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and medicated fair solutions, and well-developed writing skills.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Discover your best.

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.