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Job Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations, including medical and/or surgical patients. The PA will work out of the Maternal Fetal Medicine division, providing care to antenatal and postpartum patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to maternal fetal medicine patients in the ambulatory, inpatient and/or operative/procedural setting. Performs complete histories and physical examinations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Develops appropriate plans of care and follow‑up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. Orders medications and writes prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. Consistently provides high‑quality and timely documentation, including visit notes, admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population. Cares for obstetric and postpartum patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Supports Maternal Fetal Medicine attending physicians for patient panels within the clinic for prenatal and postpartum care. Rounds daily on hospitalized postpartum patients as part of the postpartum team with resident physicians, counseling and educating patients and family about postpartum events, activities, lactation and contraception. Performs pap smears, counsels on contraception and performs IUD and Nexplanon insertions. Possibly assists on cesarean sections. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required. Licensed Physician Assistant with a state license. Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred; women’s health experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Additional Details Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 45 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $120,390.40 - $170,456.00 per annum Grade: 7 EEO Statement The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mass General Brigham

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