Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology (40 hours)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
This Physician Assistant position focuses on delivering comprehensive healthcare services within Pediatric Otolaryngology. The role is designed to support patients through the full spectrum of care, from initial evaluations to post-operative management.
The day-to-day environment is primarily outpatient, with the majority of time spent in the clinic setting. You will obtain comprehensive patient histories, perform physical exams for new and returning patients, and conduct pre-operative, post-operative, and urgent evaluations. While operating room time is limited, you will assist with procedures in both the clinic and the OR, including a dedicated 1-2 month rotation in Waltham.
You will also participate in multidisciplinary clinics, ensuring effective communication across the team. Opportunities exist to order diagnostic tests, issue prescriptions, and engage in departmental educational meetings and research projects.
Location and Schedule
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, structured as four 10-hour shifts from Monday through Friday. The position involves rotating between three clinic locations: North Dartmouth (once per week), Weymouth, and Boston, alongside the scheduled OR rotation.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and possess a current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant. While previous OR experience and prior Otolaryngology or Pediatric experience are strongly preferred, new graduate PAs will be considered.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide comprehensive healthcare services to patients in Pediatric Otolaryngology
- check_circleObtain patient histories and perform physical exams for new and return patients
- check_circleAssist with procedures in both the clinic setting and the operating room
- check_circleParticipate in multidisciplinary clinics and communicate effectively with the team
- check_circleActively participate in Department of ORL educational meetings and conferences
- check_circleParticipate in research project opportunities
- check_circlePerform pre-operative, post-operative, and urgent ORL evaluations in the clinic
- check_circleOrder diagnostic tests, consultations, and procedures, and issue prescriptions
Requirements
- verifiedMaster of Physician Assistant Studies
- verifiedCurrent Massachusetts Physician Assistant license
- verifiedPrevious OR experience preferred
- verifiedPrior Otolaryngology/Pediatric experience strongly preferred
Nice to Have
Previous OR experience. Prior Otolaryngology/Pediatric experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Physician Assistant, Massachusetts Physician Assistant License.
Education: A Master of Physician Assistant Studies is required..
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Day-to-day, the Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology (40 hours) at Boston Children's Hospital will provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients in pediatric otolaryngology; obtain patient histories and perform physical exams for new and return patients; assist with procedures in both the clinic setting and the operating room; and participate in multidisciplinary clinics and communicate effectively with the team.
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About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital operates as a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care located in Boston, MA. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, the facility provides a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. Clinical interventions can begin as early as 15 weeks gestation, and adult treatment is available in specific situations.
The hospital manages approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions annually across more than 200 specialized clinical programs. These programs schedule 557,000 visits each year. Recent operational data indicates the facility performed over 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations in the last year. The medical team of physicians and nurses has received recognition from various independent organizations for overall excellence in the field of hospitals and health care.
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