Per Diem Nurse Practitioner Or Physician AssistantMass 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.
We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospitalist team at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This is a swing shift admitting role primarily, from 2:00pm to 12:00am. The NP/PA will work with the Swing and Nocturnist physicians and admit patients from the Emergency Department to the Inpatient Medical Floors. There is a minimum requirement of two shifts per month. We are located on the CDH Main Campus at 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060.
Our Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) work collaboratively with physicians, consultants, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation teams to deliver high-quality, efficient care to hospitalized patients. In this role, the NP/PA will provide cross-coverage for hospitalized patients throughout the shift, and, at times, serve as a first responder for rapid response assessments. This is an excellent opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a collegial, supportive environment with a high degree of autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform initial patient evaluations, including history, medication reconciliation, physical exam, diagnostic review, and documentation of H&P with admission orders
Monitor patient progress and coordinate care plans with attending physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Document ongoing care through progress notes
Perform procedures in accordance with clinical privileges
Manage discharges, including medication reconciliation and coordination of follow-up care to support safe transitions
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and post-discharge care
Triage and facilitate patient transfers from the CDH Emergency Department, outside hospitals, and outpatient settings
Communicate with accepting providers to ensure seamless transitions of care
Participate in Goals of Care / Hospice care discussions with patients and families
Summary:
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable):
Prior APP experience in inpatient medicine required
Prior experience with EPIC EMR preferred
Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
Pay Range: $65.25 - $83.59/Hourly
EEO Statement:
1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, 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.