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Job Summary
The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension (Division) general endocrinology Physician Assistant (PA) will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team approach for overall care and evaluation of patients seeking endocrine care at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Under direction of the supervising physician(s), the PA will be involved in all aspects of endocrine patient care.
The PA functions as a clinical team member, delivering care to a panel of patients for whom s/he has responsibility for the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of endocrine care related outcomes. The PA works in partnership with the patient care team and other practice leaders to ensure the effective delivery of care, and actively supports the achievement of patient, departmental, and organizational goals.
In this role, the PA sees ambulatory patients independently. The PA is expected to have eight (8) four (4) hour clinic sessions per week. While the PA can expect a relatively predictable daytime (four days at 10 hours per day) work schedule planned whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/division/clinic. The PA may be asked to take call, pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed.
Usual responsibilities include the following:
A. Patient Care Organization
· Performs in the role of direct care provider and is responsible to work both independently and in collaboration with other providers to maintain a panel of patients.
· Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
· Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs.
· Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
· Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings. Seeks consultation as appropriate.
· Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
· Records pertinent patient care findings in the electronic medical record.
· Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects evidence-based practice and cost-effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment.
· Maintains an interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate providers, the clinical team and other health care professionals.
· Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling. Assists patients and families in self-care management through the provision of information, tools, and resources.
· Demonstrates awareness of community and hospital resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
B. Quality Monitoring
· Engages in regular performance improvement activities. Uses performance and patient outcome data for continuous quality improvement. Contributes to developing structure, processes and systems to improve the care and disease management of patients.
· Collaborates with physicians, physician assistants and the interdisciplinary team to refine team goals and objectives and further ensures ongoing…