Physician Assistant Job Listing at Holyoke Medical Center in Springfield, MA (Job ID 9836)

Description

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate#s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, provides a broad range of physician services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts.#Holyoke Medical Center is an independent community hospital that has served the healthcare needs of the Pioneer Valley for over 125 years. We continue to grow and address the needs of our community through quality and patient-centered care.# Our Podiatry Practice is seeking a Physician Assistant to assist podiatric surgeons as the first assistant during surgical procedures and provide comprehensive patient care in the office setting while sharing on-call responsibilities for podiatric patients in the Emergency Department, hospital, and outpatient practice. Overview of responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serve as first assistant to podiatric surgeons during surgical procedures and provide patient care in office and inpatient settings. Conduct and document#pre-operative#history and physical examinations in accordance with medical center policies. Educate patients on surgical procedures, expected outcomes, and post-operative recovery. Perform wound care, incision and drainage, debridement, drain removal, and superficial foreign body removal. Provide podiatric treatments and procedures within the credentialed scope of practice. Prescribe medications and therapies in collaboration with podiatric surgeons and in compliance with federal, state, and PA regulations. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, billing information, and compliance with reimbursement standards. Protect patient rights, confidentiality, and ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational policies. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and communicate effectively with physicians and leadership. Provide on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays, for the Emergency Department, inpatients, and assigned outpatient podiatric cases. Qualifications: Education: Graduate of certified Physician Assistant Program Licenses/Registrations: Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Massachusetts Experience:#Three years in a Professional Physician Assistant Role that includes podiatric/orthopedic surgery Special Aptitudes # Activities: Must be able to provide effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide and follow both verbal and written instructions, and provide a conduit between the patient and medical/ nursing staff. They must relate effectively to pediatric, adult and geriatric populations applicable to a culturally diverse, broad age spectrum population. Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with a candidate#s relevant experience and skills. We also offer: Low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services Dental and vision insurance Free disability and life insurance 403(b) plan Up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement In-House Pharmacy Relaxation Room and Fitness Center Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance Free onsite parking