Physician Assistant - Specialty Practices at Holyoke Medical Center – Holyoke, Massachusetts

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, provides a broad range of physician services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts.

Holyoke Medical Center is an independent community hospital that has served the healthcare needs of the Pioneer Valley for over 125 years. We continue to grow and address the needs of our community through quality and patient-centered care.

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care across surgical, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

Overview of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist attending surgeons as first assistant in surgical procedures and provide patient care under the supervision of attending physicians and specialists.

• Conduct pre-operative history and physical exams, document findings, and communicate results to the surgical team.

• Care for and manage wounds, incisions, drains, and superficial foreign bodies.

• Assist with insertion of central lines, arterial lines, and epidurals as requested by physicians.

• Prescribe medications and therapies under physician guidance, adhering to federal, state, and PA guidelines.

• Participate in all aspects of surgical patient care, including patient transport, OR preparation, and positioning.

• Ensure accurate documentation of patient care for billing, compliance, and reimbursement purposes.

• Maintain communication with supervising surgeons and physicians regarding patient care, procedures, and departmental needs.

• Attend in-service training, CME programs, and participate in quality improvement initiatives and Universal Protocol compliance.

• Provide on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses/Registrations: Current Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure. Current NCCPA certification.

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant. Three years in a Professional Physician Assistant Role that includes Surgical First Assistant preferred. Orthopedic experience preferred.

Special Aptitudes/Activities: The PA must be able to provide effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide and follow both verbal and written instructions, and provide a conduit within the patient and medical/ nursing staff. They must relate effectively to adult and geriatric populations applicable to a culturally diverse, broad age spectrum population.

Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with a candidate's relevant experience and skills. We also offer:

• Low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free disability and life insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
• In-House Pharmacy
• Relaxation Room and Fitness Center
• Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance
• Free onsite parking