Physicians Assistant PD

Lifespan
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
167 Point Street (Show on map)
Feb 10, 2026
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a Registered Physician, performs a number of medical procedures, including pre, intra and post-operative management of patients, assistance with surgical procedures, wound care, and others. Writes admission, pre-operative and post-operative orders for patient care that must be countersigned by a physician. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizes professional training in order to perform a number of medical procedures. All work is performed under the supervision of a physician, but requires judgements and interpretations to complete. The following are the procedures that Physician's Assistants are authorized to perform in Rhode Island Hospital:A.) Taking histories and administering physicalsB.) Assisting in surgical proceduresC.) Assisting in pre, intra and post-operative management of patientsD.) Performing thoracentesisE.) Perfuming tube thoracostomiesF.) Starting IVsG.) Venous and arterial cut downs; subclavian veni-puncturesH.) Placing a CVP, Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial linesI.) Drawing blood (arterial and venous)J.) Wound care and managementK.) Dictating discharge summariesL.) Ordering appropriate respiratory therapyM.) Airway managementRequests social service, physical therapy, radiological, medical/surgical consultations on behalf of and in the name of an attending doctor in the division and/or his/her resident in an individual case.Writes admission, pre-operative and post-operative orders to include:A.) Standing orders on pre-op and post-op patients.B.) Antimicrobal and antiarrhythmic drugsC.) Cardiotonics-cathecholamines and cardiac glycosides.D.) Anticoagulants and/or protamine sulfateE.) Vitamins; intravenous fluidsF.) Diet and/or tube feedingsG.) Sedatives and analgesicsH.) Hypnotics; antimetics; antispasmodicsI.) Radiological and laboratory studies CatharticsPresents pertinent patient data at physician's conferences and consultations where the Physician's Assistant is reviewed and advised in the area of patient care. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor's Degree in Biology and two years of graduate study in an AMA approved Physician's Assistant program.Current registration as Physician's Assistant in the State of Rhode Island.An extremely high level of analytical ability in order to apply post-surgical training to the treatment of patients.Good interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with patients and nursing personnel.Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.EXPERIENCE:Three months on-the-job training and experience to become familiar with job responsibilities and work routines.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Exposed to surgical procedures and patient care environments.Regularly experiences mental/visual fatigue from job pressures.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the departments policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None. Pay Range: - EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: S-S Work Shift: Variable Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required Driving Required: Yes