Per Diem Physician Assistant - Waltham Walk-In

Waltham, Massachusetts


Employer: Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)
Industry: Physician Assistants
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

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 infection

• Sinus infection

• Asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia

• Vomiting and diarrhea

• Insect bite

• Rashes, scrapes, cuts and minor burn

• Earache

• Sprains and minor fracture

• Muscle aches and pain

• Minor eye injuries, infections or irritation

• Back pain

• Urinary tract infection

• Sexually transmitted infection

• 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

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

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham 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.

Created: 2024-06-15
Reference: 3289565
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Waltham


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