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Brown University Health

Physician Assistant

Salary$128k – $162k
LocationBrown Health Medical Group
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties to encompass but not limited to the care and management of patients in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Responsibilities
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As a member of the team, you will be assigned to a primary neurosurgical practice and will be involved with the care of our neurosurgical pre-operative and post-operative patients.
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You will work closely with and be directly supervised by attending surgeons and other Advanced Practice Provider’s.
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Comprehensive evaluation and management of patients seen in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic. Patients will be seen in shared clinics with the neurosurgeon, as well as some independent clinics (without the neurosurgeon).
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Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op evaluations, history &physical, obtaining medical clearances).
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Ordering and interpreting diagnostic work-up, including X-rays, MRI’s, Cat Scans, EMGs, blood tests, wound cultures, referring to other specialties, coordination of care and prescribing medications, including narcotics.
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Prepare and dictate outpatient clinic notes.
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Serve as a resource to referring physicians/staff/patients/families.
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Provide patient and family education and instruction on pre-operative and post operative care.
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Perform minor office procedures including suture removal, drain removal, surgical wound care, and other various outpatient procedure, as directed by the Neurosurgeon.
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Triaging patient calls and patient portal questions and contacting the neurosurgeon when appropriate.
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Provide follow-up care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from supervising physician.
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Inform and teach patients and families about planned surgical or diagnostic procedures, health promotion/disease prevention activities, medications, and treatments, and assist with the development of teaching materials for patients and families.
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Maintain familiarity with coding documentation.
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Interacting with our inpatient Advance Practice Providers and Neurosurgery residents and junior attendings for continuity of care.
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First assisting in the operating room, when needed.
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Provide outpatient cross-coverage to other Neurosurgery specialties in the outpatient group when needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
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Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.
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Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island.
EXPERIENCE:
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Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.
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Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
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Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.
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Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.
Pay Range:
$127,504.00-$161,782.40
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type:
8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Shift:
Day
Daily Hours:
8 hours
Driving Required:
No
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