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Physician Assistant - Asthma Research Center

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 Francis Street (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2025
Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions: Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting. -Performs complete histories and physical examinations. -Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. -Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. -Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. -Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. -Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population. Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience 2 years of experience as a PA required preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. - Ability to maintain quality control standards. - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. - Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. - Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Clinical Responsibilities Independently manage ambulatory patients in the Severe Asthma Program (four half-day clinics per week). Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and program managers to ensure continuity of care and smooth care transitions. Serve as a trusted resource for patients and families, ensuring clarity of care plans and next steps. Help plan, develop, and optimize clinic operations, including supporting EPIC workflows for quality patient care. Research Responsibilities Support clinical trials and research protocols, including evaluating and recruiting participants, obtaining consent, and conducting patient assessments. Administer investigational therapies (including parenteral medications as required). Review study data quality, participate in adjudication processes, and ensure safety, quality and good clinical practices are maintained. Collaborate on study design, grant proposals, and IRB protocols, with the opportunity to contribute to publications. Assist lab manager in mentoring, supervising, and evaluating research coordinators to maintain high standards of study conduct. Assist in the administrative management of the Asthma Research Center. Education & Leadership Precept PA students and serve as an educational resource for trainees and staff. Participate in continuing education, departmental committees, and quality improvement initiatives. Educate lay and/or professional groups through lectures, papers, publications, and other materials. Contribute to clinical and program development by helping define goals, objectives, and new initiatives. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.