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Berkshire Health Systems Physician Assistant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Physician Assistant Opening! Pittsfield, MA Urgent Care
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team at Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. As a Physician Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients seeking urgent care services. Your role will involve diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries, and minor emergencies. In addition, you will play a vital role in promoting a positive work-life balance and fostering a great work culture within our facility.
Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough patient assessments, including obtaining and documenting medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests.
Provide timely and accurate diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions for a variety of acute conditions.
Perform minor procedures, such as wound repair, abscess drainage, and splinting, as necessary.
Collaborate with other healthcare team members to ensure the delivery of comprehensive and coordinated care.
Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures.
Adhere to evidence-based practice standards and guidelines to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including documentation of assessments, treatments, and patient follow-up.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and optimize the effectiveness of urgent care services.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture by actively engaging in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and interprofessional collaboration.
Strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance by effectively managing workload, schedules, and time off.
Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, and more.
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.