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Site: Newton-Wellesley HospitalPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham?s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites. Located at 978 Worcester Street in Wellesley, MA, the Sports Medicine team at Newton-Wellesley treats a large volume of sports-related injuries. Our specialists offer state-of-the art outpatient surgical treatment using regional anesthesia for conditions of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. We work with athletes at all levels, including: high school, college, professional athletes and weekend/recreational athletes.Job SummaryWe are seeking a 40-hour, Physician Assistant to support the Sports Medicine Department of Newton Wellesley Hospital. Our clinics are located at 978 Worcester Street (Route 9) in Wellesley. The schedule consists of three days a week in the Clinic, one day in the OR, and 1 Admin Day from 8:00am-4:30pm. Our PAs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager. The Physician Assistant is responsible for:Provides care to patients in the outpatient clinic setting of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Sports Medicine DepartmentObtains and documents appropriate and comprehensive orthopedic histories and physical examinations for new, established and post-operative patientsDetermines and implements appropriate treatment planActs as First Assist in the Operating RoomEnjoys working in a team-based atmosphereReviews patient care management issues with Medical Director and Lead PAConsults with appropriate resources as neededOrders and interprets appropriate imaging studiesHelps coordinate follow-up care with the Orthopedic SurgeonsPerforms diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to: Wound care/debridement, Suturing/suture removal, Splint, brace or cast application and/or removal, Joint aspiration and/or injections of steroid and anesthetic agentsWrites patient orders in accordance with Medical Staff PoliciesResponsible for In-Basket documentation in a timely mannerProvides first-level response to acute patient complications and emergencies and initiates appropriate measuresAccepts responsibility and accountability for his/her actions in delivering patient careCollaborates and communicates effectively and establishes good rapport with all levels of personnelAttends orthopedic Grand Rounds each weekParticipates in the quality improvement/quality assurance processParticipates in monthly PA meetingsQualificationsEducation Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSkilled 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 Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location978-980 Worcester StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/AnnualGrade7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership ?looks like? by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. xhyhwjd These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.