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Physician Assistant-Incidentaloma Clinic

Boston, United StatesFull time$112,000 - $162,500 / yearPosted 4 days ago
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POSITION SUMMARY:The Incidentaloma Institute ensures timely and clinically appropriate care for patients with radiographic findings through identification, surveillance, referral, evaluation, treatment, and/or monitoring. We are looking for a dedicated ambulatory Physician Assistant, who will support the Incidentaloma Institute’s clinic, attendings, advance practice providers, nursing, and patient care pathways. Under direct supervision of the clinic’s physician network, this candidate will be monitoring Best Practice Advisories from Radiology, capturing and triaging referrals, and delivering high-quality medical care in a collaborative environment. Position: Physician AssistantDepartment: Surgical OncologySchedule: Full TimeESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Key functions include but are not limited to obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies, formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan, prescribing and/or dispensing medication, counseling patients and families, as well as other patient care duties.This candidate may be involved in any other role that the attending physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulations, delineation of privileges, and the Physician Assistant's training, knowledge, skills, or experience.In collaboration with attending physicians, evaluates, treats, and discharges patients of the Incidentaloma Institute’s clinic and the subspecialties it partners with.Offers flexibility in a hybrid clinic model, with both in-person and telemedicine visits.Works across multiple subspecialties, primarily Surgical Oncology (hepatobiliary), Endocrinology (adrenal/thyroid), Urology (renal), and Gynecology (adnexal) incidental lesions.Retrieves, monitors, and interprets Best Practice Advisories from Radiology, as well as direct referrals to the Incidentaloma Institute.Tracks patient care transitions and ensures timely clinical evaluation and intervention.Triages patients into clinic visits with the appropriate provider type, visit type, and subspecialty.Initiates and/or conducts incidentaloma work-up prior to physician evaluation and subsequent treatment. Follows clinical guidelines and protocols provided by each subspecialty MD.Works with subspecialty MDs to examine patients and establish care plans.Coordinates appropriate follow-up per Incidentaloma Institute care guidelines.Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate multidisciplinary incidentaloma care.Documents patient interactions, diagnoses, and treatment plans in the hospital’s electronic medical records and any additional patient trackers provided by the Incidentaloma Institute.Performs and/or interprets routine diagnostic studies, including routine laboratory procedures, common radiological studies, and electrocardiograph tracings.Performs therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, ...