Advanced Practice - Transplant Surgery Opening in Burlington, MA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/10/25
NP/PA Transplant Surgery opening near Boston
Located in Burlington, MA - Boston 20m
Full-time, permanent position
Seeking BC/BE
Grow your career as a highly skilled and compassionate Inpatient Transplant Advanced Practitioner and join our prestigious medical team. As an essential member of the transplant care team, the incumbent will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive and exceptional care to patients undergoing kidney & liver transplant procedures and HPB surgeries. The Advanced Practitioner will collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the successful management and treatment of patients throughout their inpatient stay.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide specialized and evidence-based care to patients undergoing transplant procedures. Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose medical conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the medical team.
- Postoperative Management: Oversee the postoperative recovery of transplant recipients, including monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and identifying any signs of potential complications.
- Medication Management: Prescribe and manage immunosuppressive medications, adjusting dosages as needed to maintainappropriate levels and prevent rejection.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about pre- and post-transplant care, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and potential risks associated with the procedure.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Treatment Planning: Participate actively in case conferences and transplant team meetings to contribute to treatment planning and decision-making.
- Quality Improvement: Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the transplant program.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their concerns are addressed and their voices are heard throughout the care process.
- Compliance and Regulations: Adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies to ensure the highest standard of care and patient safety.
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
Facility Details:
- Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
- Support Staff: Advanced Practitioners & Hospital Medicine co-management team
- EMR System: Epic
- Affiliations: Boston University School of Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine
- Facility Type: 337-bed tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinic
Burlington, MA, with a population of around 25,000, is a thriving suburb located just north of Boston. Known for its excellent schools, strong local economy, and convenient amenities, Burlington offers a high quality of life for its residents. The town is home to a variety of parks, shopping centers, and restaurants, making it a great place to live and work. Burlington is well-connected to major cities, with Boston only 12 miles to the south, providing easy access to the city s cultural and professional opportunities. Its proximity to Cambridge, home to world-renowned universities and tech hubs, further adds to its appeal, offering a perfect balance of suburban tranquility and urban convenience.