Physician Assistant

About the role

Phillips Academy seeks a Physician Assistant for afternoon/evening weekday and weekend shifts at the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center. This is an academic year plus Summer Session position (part-time, 0.39 FTE, 10 month position) and is non benefits-eligible.

Schedule

The scheduled shifts include those listed below in a 4-week rotation:

• Week 1: Thurs
• Week 2: Thurs, Fri, Sat
• Week 3: Sun, Thurs
• Week 4: Wed, Thurs

Daily hours are Monday through Friday 1pm-10:15pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-10:15pm. Occasional work will be required outside of these hours for professional development, staff meetings, student support meetings, and teaching.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program
• Hold current certification PA-C with licensure to practice in Massachusetts
• Hold current prescriptive privileges in Massachusetts
• Hold a DEA license
• Must feel comfortable using electronic health records for documentation

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics/adolescent medicine, urgent care, orthopedics, mental health, and reproductive health care

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Dean of Health and Wellness/Chief Medical Officer, key responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality clinical care to students seen at the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center for urgent care and observation/extended care visits
• Independently perform clinical/diagnostic assessments, provide care, and formulate treatment plans (including prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and referral to specialists, as needed) for students presenting to the wellness center for acute and chronic health care needs in accordance with best practice guidelines
• Provide reproductive health care and education for students, including access to contraception
• Maintain collaborative relationship with wellness team including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, counselors, athletic trainers, physicians, and outside consultants
• Promote preventative medical care and health awareness/wellness education through individual and group interactions with students, families, and the community

Pay

Salary Range: $42,967.00 To $45,280.00 Annually