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Holyoke Medical Center#s Weight Management Program is dedicated to provide high quality, patient centered, compassionate and holistic life-long solutions to all patients who are committed to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. We have a team of experts who have the experience and technology to help you achieve your weight loss goals. And we are committed to helping you keep the weight off for life. We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Weight Management team.# Duties include but are not limited to: To assist attending surgeons as first assistant in bariatric surgical cases and to provide appropriate patient care under the direction of the medical, surgical attending, medical attending, anesthesia attending and/or radiology attending. To provide inpatient care to patients of the Weight Management Program by conducting and properly documenting history and physicals, consults and daily progress notes consistent with the Medical Center#s policies; communicate any new or worsening findings to attending physician involved in the surgical case in a timely manner. To participate in department staff meetings, programs and committees as directed by the Clinical Lead and Medical Director. To provide outpatient care to patients in the Weight Management Program. To prescribe medications and appropriate therapies with consent of attending physicians and in adherence to applicable Federal and State Requirements, and in accordance to PA Guidelines. To provide accurate and complete information regarding patient care for billing and compliance purposes. To provide reasonable call coverage that includes availability on nights, weekends and holidays REQUIREMENTS:# Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; current Physician Assistant Licensure in Massachusetts; current NCCPA certification; two years as a Surgical Physician Assistant, experience in Bariatric Surgery preferred We offer a competitive salary # benefits package, including: low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services dental and vision insurance free disability and life insurance 403(b) plan In-House Pharmacy Relaxation Room and Fitness Center Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance free onsite parking
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