Physician Assistant - Berkshire Health Systems

Physician Assistant Opening! Pittsfield, MA. Berkshire Health Systems

As a Physician Assistant in the Hospitalist Department at Berkshire Health System in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, your primary responsibility would be to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the hospitalist physician. This will include the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions of adult patients admitted to the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments, obtaining patient histories, and performing physical examinations.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostical tests such as laboratory tests, EKGs, imaging procedures, and other necessary tests.
• Developing, implementing, and adjusting individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Prescribing and administering medications, including intravenous therapies and blood products, as appropriate, and monitoring patient response to therapy.
• Participating in daily rounds with the hospitalist physician, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
• Documenting and maintaining accurate and complete medical records, including progress notes, patient data, and treatment plans as per hospital policy.

Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, and more.

• Salary is competitive

• Competitive Sign on Bonus
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 403(b) Pension Plans
• Short Term and Long Term Disability at no cost to you!
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you!
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, Spouse Life, and Child Life Insurance
• Options for Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Continuous Medical Education Allowance

More About Us

Taking care of our BHS team members is a top priority. We offer a variety of engagement programs and benefits to help support you as you do the important job of caring for our community, including a robust employee wellness program, free in-person and online mental health counseling, generous paid time-off, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) retirement plans.

At Berkshire Health Systems, you will not only be a vital contributor to our dynamic medical community but will also be a part of an exciting region that values natural beauty, promotes a balanced, active lifestyle, and supports world-renowned, thriving cultural institutions, such as Tanglewood, The Clark Art Institute, Mass MoCA, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Barrington Stage Company, and the Berkshire Theatre Group.

This is a great opportunity to practice in a beautiful and culturally rich area while being affiliated with a health system with award winning programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology.

All Interested candidates may apply online at www.berkshirehealthsystems.org or reach out directly to Cody Emond at cemond@bhs1.org

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