The PA Fellow will provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings, assisting attending physicians with medical management under ongoing guidance. Responsibilities include performing histories and physicals, ordering and interpreting tests, developing care plans, ordering medications, and performing bedside procedures as appropriate.
Requirements summary
This is a 12-month post-graduate Physician Assistant Fellowship requiring participation in clinical rotations across various medical areas and dedicated didactic training sessions. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, along with a commitment to continued learning and knowledge of current literature.
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Overview/description The Department of Medicine Physician Assistant Fellowship is a post-graduate fellowship dedicated to enhancing the development of a new graduate PA or those transitioning to practice medicine in a hospital setting. The Fellowship provides post graduate education that will develop skilled, compassionate, efficient physician assistants who will deliver safe, high quality care to a diverse patient population. The Fellowship also promotes leadership in the PA field as well as early career professional development. Qualifications The Physician Assistant Fellowship is a 12-month position with both clinical and didactic responsibilities. Practice areas include general medicine, oncology, cardiology, critical care, and options for specialty services such as infectious disease and palliative care. The PA Fellow will be responsible for assisting attending physicians in the medical management of patients with ongoing guidance and mentorship. The PA Fellow works closely with the physician and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. The mission, vision and core values of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) are incorporated into all areas of practice. The PA Fellow is required to attend dedicated teaching, which includes didactic lecture/discussion, simulation, and procedure training as below. The PA fellow patient responsibility will begin with a lower patient census and will gradually increase throughout the program to match growing skill level. The PA fellow will have designated non-clinical time to participate in courses, didactic lessons and other professional development activities.
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Requirements
Official transcript from training program reporting PA school performance
Current Curriculum Vitae detailing work and volunteer experiences prior to PA school
Three references (at least one from a physician preceptor/supervisor, one from peer (eg PA, NP), and one from your PA program (eg faculty member)
Personal statement (one page) stating your personal interest in the Fellowship
Two letters of recommendation from either a faculty member or clinical rotation preceptor or educator Duties: The following clinical duties and responsibilities will be performed with ongoing guidance and mentorship from attending physicians, PA Instructional Faculty, and the PA Fellow program directors, with gradually increasing levels of independence and competency:
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the 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, and discharge summaries
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
In some settings, the PA may first assist in the operating room or procedural areas
Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources
Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division Didactic Responsibilities
Participate in PA Fellowship didactic sessions including simulation training
Join local department level teaching offerings by APP and resident teams
Attend hospital wide educational opportunities such as Medical Grand Rounds and APP Grand Rounds
Attend regularly scheduled feedback sessions with Instructional Faculty and PA Fellow program directors Other
Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers
Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician and administrative report
Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings
Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team in order to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers
Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
Develop proficiency with BWH computer systems as needed to independently perform daily tasks (EMR, Epic preferred)
Participate in QA/QI projects as appropriate
Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division Additional Job Details (if applicable) Unique opportunity to participate in a 12 month APP post-graduate training program rotating in various areas of inpatient medicine to develop confidence and competence. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1620 Tremont Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $104,020.80 - $144,518.40/Annual Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.
