Physician Assistant

Job Description

We are a thriving, long-standing otolaryngology (ENT) practice located in Springfield, MA. As the largest private ENT provider in Western Massachusetts, we provide essential care to a broad range of geographic areas and patients. In addition to our existing stellar clinical and administrative teams, we are seeking a Physician Assistant to complement our staff to continue providing high quality patient care in a positive environment for providers, patients, and employees alike.

The successful Physician Assistant will be an essential member of the clinical team, along with six physicians, four physician assistants, and full-service audiology and allergy teams.

The position is on-site, full-time. The practice will consider either 4-day or 5-day schedules (salary adjusted accordingly) or part-time arrangements for the right candidate. Our primary office is in Springfield, MA, with a satellite location in Northampton.

Essential Functions

·       The Physician Assistant maintains the standards of professional practice, and demonstrates competence for patient care through continuous assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care and education

·       The PA is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physicians, and may see patients incident-to practice MDs, or maintain his/her own panel

• Acquires and reviews patient histories and test results, identifying abnormal conditions or positive results
• Monitor patients’ progress, keeps and maintains appropriate records relating to all professional services rendered by him/her or the supervising physician, including surgical care

·       He/she assesses patient health, and prescribes and administers medications as needed

• Complies with ear, nose and throat medical care protocols as established by the physicians

·       In connection with such services, prepares in a timely manner all billings, reports, claims, and correspondence in the form and manner required by the practice and its physicians’ organization

·       Cultivates trust with and compassion for patients

• Provides eight to ten clinical care sessions per week of direct, face-to-face patient care, with potential for telehealth visits instead. A care session is defined as 4 hours of on-site availability for direct patient care.

·       Works collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, peers, and departments

·       Position is for four or five days per week onsite (Springfield, Northampton, or hospital/surigcenter settings)

Qualifications/Skills

• PA degree from an accredited program
• Licensed and currently registered as Physician Assistant Massachusetts
• Proven work experience as a PA, or willingness to be trained in the ENT specialty (will accept new grads)
• Knowledgeable in current medical guidelines and technology
• Excellent bedside manner with the ability to establish patient rapport
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively explain diagnoses, treatments, and preventive measures to patients
• Prior use of electronic medical record system(s)
• Organized and detail-oriented; team player

Interested candidates should submit a resume for consideration. The position is full-time, with competitive pay and benefits commensurate with experience.