Physician Assistant, Department of Urology, Boston University School of Medicine

Boston University

Boston, MA

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Physician Assistant, Department of Urology, Boston University School of Medicine

Job Description

Physician Assistant, Department of Urology, Boston University School of Medicine

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25599936380730

Posted Date

7/30/2025

Salary Grade

Based on experience

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Department of Urology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC) is an academic medical/surgical practice committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching and research. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BU/BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant will provide expertise in treatments that give our urology patients overall health and quality of life in a comfortable, casual, and caring setting.

Note: The Physician Assistant performs clinical duties in compliance with the scope of services defined by 263 CMR 5.00 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants. All professional activities of a physician assistant must be supervised by a supervising physician approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine pursuant to 243 CMR 2.08(7).

Duties and responsibilities:

+ Evaluate and diagnose health conditions in an outpatient clinical setting

+ Perform comprehensive medical history and physical examinations

+ Direct, counsel, and educate patients for comprehensive treatment protocols, including innovative techniques or procedures.

+ Prescribe medication following designated state statutes and following professional practice guidelines.

+ Utilize and implement accurate electronic medical record-keeping.

+ Reviewing of blood laboratory results.

+ Exhibit exemplary bedside manner, empathy, and establish rapport with patients.

+ Other medical, clerical, and administrative duties as assigned

+ Perform and document complete, detailed and accurate histories and physical exams, review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiologic and diagnostic studies.

+ Under the supervision of the physician, make medical diagnosis and institute therapy of referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians.

+ Provide instruction guidance regarding medical matters to patients.

+ Perform or assist with the following office procedures:

+ Vasectomies

+ Cystoscopies

+ Urodynamics

+ Catheterizations and catheter removals

+ Retrograde pyelograms and urethrograms

+ Wound care

+ Drain removals

+ Procedures may be added or limited by Physicians

+ Preparing tissue for pathologic examinations

+ Perform or assist with the following laboratory medical techniques:

+ The drawing of arterial, venous or peripheral blood

+ Urinary bladder cauterization and routine analysis

+ The collection of materials for bacterial and viral culture

+ Perform electrocardiograms

+ Injection of subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous medications

+ Debridement of wounds

+ Removal of sutures

+ Administration of subcutaneous local anesthesia

+ Incision and drainage of superficial skin infections

+ Pre and post op care, inpatient hospital care

+ Other duties as required for patient care or assigned

Required Skills

Education:

Qualified Physician Assistants will hold at least a Bachelor's degree and must be a graduate of a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) or its predecessor.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations required:

In order to apply for the position, the PA must be National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) PANCE eligible and eligible for PA licensure in the State of Massachusetts. Documentation of Massachusetts PA license and initial NCCPA certification are required upon hire. If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Experience:

Prior experience in similar clinical setting/specialty is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Successful candidates will be self-directed, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently in this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English are required in order to communicate complex medical information to collaborators such as patients and their families, physicians, staff, and community health workers. Physician assistants who have exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills are preferred. Individuals with an interest and/or expertise caring for diverse populations of patients with varying levels of health literacy are encouraged to apply for this position.

TO APPLY: Email Kevin Hart at Kevin.Hart@bmc.org (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6423634&targetURL=Kevin.Hart@bmc.org)

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor._

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: Based on experience

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315707 (https://apptrkr.com/6423634)

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About the Company

Boston University

Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.

COMPANY SIZE

1 to 9 employees

INDUSTRY

Education

WEBSITE

http://www.bu.edu/

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