Physician Assistant​/Weight Management

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. The Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW) PA will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team approach for overall care and evaluation of patients seeking care at the Center for Weight Management and Wellness medical weight management program.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory 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 according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
• Evaluates CWMW patients for undiagnosed medical conditions/co‑morbidities related to their obesity or affecting their participation in weight management treatment options
• Evaluates CWMW patients to establish candidacy for a broad range of weight management interventions, including medical nutritional management, lifestyle interventions, prescription medications, endoscopic procedures, bariatric surgery, investigational options under study in our institution, and others
• Diagnoses and treats any complications of their weight management intervention(s) in conjunction with attending physician
• Evaluates for and initiates consults with specialists on an as‑need basis

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

• 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

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.