Partners Healthcare System Waltham , MA 02154
Posted 2 weeks ago
About Us
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients.
We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world.
Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is to meet our patients' (and their families'!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provide them with exceptional care and service.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our growing Walk-In Clinic located at 9 Hope Avenue in Waltham, MA. The Per Diem must be able to commit to working (2) 8-hour shifts per month. Our clinic is conveniently located inside the Children's Hospital Building with free parking available in the Children's Hospital parking garage.
The Waltham Walk-In provides walk-in treatment for minor illnesses and injuries that require medical attention but are not life threatening to patients three months and older. We offer both x-rays and lab work on site.
Some common conditions we treat include:
Sore throats, coughs, colds and flu
Upper respiratory infections
Sinus infections
Asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia
Vomiting and diarrhea
Insect bites
Rashes, scrapes, cuts and minor burns
Earaches
Sprains and minor fractures
Muscle aches and pains
Minor eye injuries, infections or irritation
Back pain
Urinary tract infections
Sexually transmitted infections
Yeast Infection
Fever
Nebulizer treatment (when permitted)
We know urgent medical situations often happen unexpectedly, so our clinics are open Monday-Friday with convenient hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward?
Qualifications
The ideal candidate profile is an adaptable Physician Assistant who has an interest in providing patient-facing care in an urgent care clinic. When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant licensure, experience, skills, and competencies, but also positive attitudes, innovative spirits, and genuine passion for the work.
Other qualifications include:
Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program which includes clinical training in family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or another specialty.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine preferred
A minimum of 1 year of experience that includes the care of pediatric patients (3 months and older) preferred
Massachusetts PA license required
DEA and state-controlled substances license required
BLS certification required
Experience in procedures including suturing and splinting preferred
Experience in reading diagnostic studies, including X-Rays and EKG's preferred
Must be able to treat patients independently
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