Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine

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Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.

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Job Summary The Outpatient Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team at Cooley Dickinson Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with pulmonary and sleep-related conditions at our 10 Main Street location in Florence, Massachusetts. Services include evaluation and management of chronic respiratory diseases, diagnostic sleep testing, and treatment for a wide range of sleep disorders. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting focused on improving long-term respiratory health and quality of sleep.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This position includes two 8-hour shifts (Mondays and Tuesdays) in Sleep Medicine, two 8-hour shifts (Thursdays and Fridays) in the Lung Nodule Clinic, and one 8-hour administrative day on Wednesdays. This role does not include call responsibilities, nights, weekends, or holidays.

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes Essential Functions-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or 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 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.

Qualifications Education 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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)3+ years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Pulmonary and/or sleep medicine strongly preferred.

Remote Type Onsite Work  Location
10 Main Street Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type Regular Work  Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $135720.00 - $/Annual Grade7

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however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total…