Job Description Summary
A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.
Job Description
Minimum Education - Preferred
A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)
Required Licenses / Registrations
PA - Physician Assistant; Must possess a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants. Must also be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants; if a recent graduate, must sit for exam and successfully pass it at the next time the examination is offered.
Required Certifications -
For ambulatory, we only require BLS; if in the hospital ACLS is required.
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office
License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department