Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are a thriving, long-standing otolaryngology (ENT) practice located in Springfield, MA.  As the largest private ENT provider in Western Massachusetts, we provide essential care to a broad range of geographic areas and patients.  In addition to our existing stellar clinical and administrative teams, we are seeking a Physician Assistant to complement our staff to continue providing high quality patient care in a positive environment for providers, patients, and employees alike.

The successful Physician Assistant will be an essential member of the clinical team, along with six physicians, four physician assistants, and full-service audiology and allergy teams.

The position is on-site, with 8 - 10 clinical sessions per week.  Our primary office is in Springfield, MA, with a satellite location in Northampton.  The clinic schedule includes four days per week at the Springfield location and one day per week at the Northampton location.

Essential Functions

• The Physician Assistant maintains the standards of professional practice, and demonstrates competence for patient care through continuous assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care and education
• The PA is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physicians, and may see patient's incident-to practice MDs, or maintain his / her own panel
• Acquires and reviews patient histories and test results, identifying abnormal conditions or positive results
• Monitors patients’ progress, keeps and maintains appropriate records relating to all professional services rendered by him / her or the supervising physician, including surgical care
• Performs patient care both in the office and inpatient setting which includes seeing consults and rounding on postoperative patients
• They assess patient health, and prescribes and administers medications as needed
• Complies with ear, nose and throat medical care protocols as established by the physicians
• In connection with such services, prepares in a timely manner all billings, reports, claims, and correspondence in the form and manner required by the practice and its physicians’ organization
• Cultivates trust with and compassion for patients
• Provides eight to ten clinical care sessions per week of direct, face-to-face patient care, with potential for telehealth visits.  A care session is defined as 4 hours of on-site availability for direct patient care
• Works collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, peers, and departments

Qualifications / Skills

Interested candidates should submit a resume for consideration.  The position is full-time, with competitive pay and benefits commensurate with experience.