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Physician Assistant II Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Rotating

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Dec 22, 2025
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. Position: Physician Assistant II Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery Schedule: Full Time Shift: Day Pay Range: $120,390/yr.-$170,456/yr. JOB RESPONSIBILTIES/DUTIES: Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to cardiac surgery patient in the ambulatory, 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 diagnostics, 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, operative notes and discharge summaries. Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population. Complies with all policies and standards Additional clinical, administrative, and/or leadership roles above a PA I as defined by the department/division including but not limited to onboarding, mentoring, and training new physician assistant hires Participates in quality improvement projects as delegated by the PA leadership team Participates in meetings/committees at the division and hospital level as delegated by the PA leadership team Participates in professional development activities appropriate for their level of training Precepts PA students and provides appropriate education for PA and medical students on service Performs endoscopic vein harvesting and assisting in surgical operations when applicable JOB REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in Physician Assistant (PA-C) studies from physician assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). 2 years of experience as a physician assistant in cardiac surgery, critical care, or working with a critically ill patient population. Must have Massachusetts State License, Massachusetts Controlled Substances License, DEA License, and ACLS/BLS Certification Employer Contact: Jody Brunner, PA-C, Brigham & Women's Hospital jbrunner@bwh.harvard.edu 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.