Physician Assistant-Incidentaloma Clinic

Position Summary

The Incidentaloma Institute ensures timely and clinically appropriate care for patients with radiographic findings through identification, surveillance, referral, evaluation, treatment, and/or monitoring. We are seeking a dedicated ambulatory Physician Assistant to support the Incidentaloma Institute’s clinic, attendings, advance practice providers, nursing, and patient care pathways.

About the Role

This candidate will work under direct supervision of the clinic’s physician network, monitoring Best Practice Advisories from Radiology, capturing and triaging referrals, and delivering high-quality medical care in a collaborative environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies
• Formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan
• Prescribing and/or dispensing medication
• Counseling patients and families
• Delivering flexible in-person and telemedicine visits
• Evaluating, treating, and discharging patients of the Incidentaloma Institute’s clinic and partnering subspecialties
• Retrieving, monitoring, and interpreting Best Practice Advisories from Radiology, as well as direct referrals to the Incidentaloma Institute
• Tracking patient care transitions and ensuring timely clinical evaluation and intervention
• Triaging patients into clinic visits with the appropriate provider type, visit type, and subspecialty
• Initiating and/or conducting incidentaloma work-up prior to physician evaluation and subsequent treatment
• Collaborating with subspecialty MDs to examine patients and establish care plans
• Coordinating appropriate follow-up per Incidentaloma Institute care guidelines
• Documenting patient interactions, diagnoses, and treatment plans in the hospital’s electronic medical records and any additional patient trackers provided by the Incidentaloma Institute
• Performing and/or interpreting routine diagnostic studies, including routine laboratory procedures, common radiological studies, and electrocardiograph tracings
• Performing therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, wound care, suturing, incision and drainage of superficial infections, and wound debridement
• Aiding in the delivery of services to patients requiring continuous care by acting as a liaison with primary care, attending providers, or referring providers
• Facilitating communication with other departments to ensure the delivery of cost-effective and efficient patient care
• Educating patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Recording and maintaining legible, accurate, and confidential patient medical records including initial evaluation, subsequent follow-up, unusual incidents or problems, and patient progress
• Transcribing pre-operative and post-operative orders, including prescription medication, fluid orders, diets, activity levels, and other procedures, as authorized by applicable law and department protocol
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and practices
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and conforming to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care can be provided
• Following established hospital infection control and safety procedures
• Utilizing the hospital’s cultural beliefs as a basis for decision making and supporting the organization’s mission and goals

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) or its predecessor
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) PANCE eligibility and eligibility for PA licensure in the State of Massachusetts
• Massachusetts PA license and initial NCCPA certification upon hire
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration if prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges
• Prior experience in similar clinical setting/specialty is strongly preferred
• Self-directed, demonstrates initiative, exhibits professionalism, and exercises expert clinical judgment to function independently in this role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relay complex medical information to patients and their families, physicians, staff, and community health workers
• Time management, attention to detail, multitasking, and overall organization skills are key to this job
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills are preferred
• Interest and/or expertise caring for diverse populations of patients with varying levels of health literacy

Compensation

$112,000.00 - $162,500.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family well-being