Physician Assistant - Inpatient Gynecological Services (Full Time)

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

This position is full time, 40 hours per week.

This position provides direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management in an ambulatory and / or inpatient setting to patients with complex medical conditions or surgical patients. Works closely with faculty, fellows, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient and their families. Some off-hour, weekend and on-call maybe required of this position.

The APP will support Gynecological inpatient services providing clinical assessment and management of patients admitted to GYN services. Divisions covered by APP include Gynecological Oncology, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery and Urogynecology. APP will manage patients undergoing surgery for gynecological cancers , assist in laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures for malignant and benign gynecological conditions as well as management of patients with pelvic floor disorders.

Specific Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medication regimens.
• Manage post-operative pain and complications, and facilitate timely discharge planning.
• Actively participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, present patient updates, contribute to the development of treatment plans, and ensure seamless communication among the care team.
• First or second assist in surgical procedures, including robotic surgeries, ensure proper positioning and instrumentation, and maintain a sterile environment

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Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups : Neonatal : Birth to 6 months, Young adult : 16-30 years, Middle Age : 30 - 60 years, Elderly : 60 -.

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Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and / or move around through the majority of their shift.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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