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Overview The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. The PA will be working in the Maternal Fetal Medicine division, caring for antenatal and postpartum patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to maternal fetal medicine patients in the ambulatory, inpatient and/or operative/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 visit notes, admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population Cares for obstetric and postpartum patients in ambulatory and inpatient setting Be a part of current Maternal Fetal Medicine team and see patients for new, antepartum and postpartum visits as needed Supports the MFM attending physicians for patient panels within the clinic for prenatal and postpartum care R rounds daily on hospitalized postpartum patients as part of postpartum team with resident physicians; counsel and educate patients and family about postpartum events, activities, lactation and contraception Performs pap smears, counsels on contraception and performs IUD and Nexplanon insertions Possibly assists on cesarean sections Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred (Women\'s Health experience preferred) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings Ability to maintain quality control standards Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public The Brigham and Women\'s Hospital, Inc. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brigham and Women's Hospital

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