Jobs in Housatonic, MA

Job Description & Requirements Rheumatology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $300000.00
- $400000.00 A health system in the beautiful Berkshires is seeking a board eligible or certified rheumatologist who will join a team of 2 physicians and 1 APPs.

With this role, you have a base salary, wRVU potential, and a performance stipends, plus a full benefit package with 7 weeks of PTO and 9 holidays.

SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY- JOIN THE HEALTHCARE TEAM AT BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS! Berkshire Health Systems is the region???s leader in comprehensive surgical services and we are seeking a Surgical PA to join our team! Opportunity Highlights ?G Mix of perioperative care, OR and consults ?G Established team of Surgical PAs and NPs ?G State-of-the-art operating suites ?G An outstanding team of surgeons, skilled anesthesiologists and highly-experienced nursing care ?G A major teaching affili

Urgent need for Locums position Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery 4/4/2022
- 9/1/2022 Monday-Friday, plus call rotation Near AUSTERLITZ, NY.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please call or text MD Staff at (4

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Please reference Job ID #j-57984.

OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY MEDICINE/ONMM PHYSICIAN OPENING AT BERKSHIRE OSTEOPATHIC HEALTH.

GREAT SIGN ON BONUS, LOAN REPAYMENT AND BENEFITS! We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Medicine/Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist who is passionate about providing Osteopathic Primary and Specialty care, and teaching OMT.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OPENINGS, BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS Berkshire Health Systems, a leading healthcare provider in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, is currently seeking highly skilled and compassionate Physician Assistants to join our team.

We have exciting openings available in the Emergency Department, nine different Primary Care Facilities, and the Hospitalist department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients within our vibrant healthcare system.

Berkshire Health Systems is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Urology practice! This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional truly patient- and community-centered care in Berkshire County within an environment where you will be challenged, supported, and respected.

Opportunity Highlights Hospital based practice of 6 physicians and 2 APP???s.

Collaborative, team approach to patient care.

Job Quick Facts: ?G Specialty: Dermatology ?G Job Type: Locum Tenens ?G Facility Location: Lenox, MA ?G Service Setting: Outpatient ?G Reason For Coverage: Supplemental ?G Coverage Period: ASAP
- Ongoing ?G Coverage Type: Clinical Only ?G Shift Schedule: 8a-5p ?G Patient Demographics: All ages ?G Patient Volume: 25-30 ?G Physician in Practice: 1 (part-time) ?G Support Staff: 2 MAs, 1 LPN ?G Will Other Dermatologists provide Locums coverage? Yes ?G Procedures: Biopsy, Excision, Electrodesiccation, and Dermabr

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Obtains and accurately record patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
• Obtains and documents a patient’s history (Medical, Surgical and Social) and focused physical assessment, related to the clinic visit and as dictated by clinic procedure
•Administers medications and treatments to patients in clinic via infusion or other routes, under the direction of a physician or APP.
• Participates in in-office procedure, as related to clinic specialty, under the direction and supervision of a Physician or APP and documents results in EHR
• Performs review and triage of incoming test results, patient requests and pharmacy renewals; facilitates call-backs to patients as necessary
• Facilitates the utilization of resources to meet patient outcomes and contribute to Facility (AMC), New York State and National Quality data metrics
• Delegates tasks deemed appropriate per licensure of LPN and/or MA
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory agency and internal compliance policies
• Orientation and education of newly hired staff
• Completes continuous/annual education related to Clinic specialty to maintain knowledge base on current practices
• Provides education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
• NYS current RN licensure to practice professional nursing is required
• Current ACLS and CPR certification required
• Certification in specialty, Infusion Therapy setting preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.  Familiar with computer software.
• Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Experience with electronic health record preferred
• Ability to give medications via all routes and ability to calculate medication doses

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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Job Description

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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B. Pre-Study Initiation
1. Attend site pre-study visit/qualification visit meetings and Site Initiation Meeting, whether on site or remote  
2. Attend Investigator Meeting either remote or at location specified by the study sponsor (requires travel)   
3. Complete and submit new protocol feasibility questionnaires with research site information.  
4. Review confidentiality forms in conjunction with the ORA and obtain appropriate signatures 
5. Assist in study feasibility assessments by considering the patient population, time and personnel
requirements, competing trials, ability to maintain patient safety and confidentiality, fiscal soundness, and
logistical capabilities including interdepartmental needs, i.e. radiology, operating room, inpatient and
outpatient pharmacy.  
6. Prepare and submit pre-IRB approval documents for review and approval by the following institutional
committees as appropriate: Research Pharmacy, Value Analysis (VAMS), Antibiotic Sub-committee, Radiation
Safety Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, Departmental Review Committees  
7. Prepare and submit regulatory documents required by federal regulations to the Study sponsor/CRO prior to
site initiation and maintain during the course of the study  
a. 1572 (pharmaceutical trials) 
b. Statement of investigator (device trials) 
c. Financial Disclosure forms for PI and Sub Investigators (SI) 
d. CV and medical license for PI and Sub Investigators (SI) 
e. Current Human Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training certificates for 
all personnel on the study   

f. 
IATA training certificates (if applicable for the study)  
8. Complete the delegation of authority/duty logs to indicate the site personnel involved with the study and
update as necessary throughout the course of the study with either new study personnel or personnel that is
no longer involved with the study.  
9. Prepare the patient informed consent (ICF) and assent (if applicable) by inserting the AMC required language
into the sponsors ICF template and submitting to the sponsor for approval prior to IRB submission  
10. Prepare for study site initiation visit 
a. Schedule visit and all required personnel (PI, sub-investigators, coordinators, research
manager, pharmacy, clinical nursing units, operating room staff, etc.) to be present 
b. Schedule study specific training visits,  
c. Ensure all study required items are on-site (tablets for questionnaires, lab supplies, devices,
study medication/investigational products, EKG machine, etc.) 

11. Develop original source data collection worksheets to comply with protocol specific data requirements to 
include adverse event logs, and medication logs to ensure all required patient data is collected.
 

C.      IRB
1. Prepare initial IRB submission documents to include: AMC Checklist, IRB application, study protocol, ICF,        
advertisements, Investigator Brochure, patient diaries (paper or screen shots), patient questionnaires,
other patient facing materials  
2. Submit the new protocol IRB submission to the ORA through the InfoEd portal and after approval submit
to the either WCG through Connexus Portal or approved IRB of record.   
3. Prepare and submit annual continuing review reports and site termination report to the IRB of record  
4. Prepare and submit any changes to the IRB approved study documents as requested by the study sponsor
to include protocol amendments, changes to the ICF, new versions of the Investigator Brochure, new or
changes to advertisements of patient facing materials 
5. Prepare and submit protocol deviations and/or violations to the study sponsor and IRB as necessary 
 

 
D. Patient Interactions
1. 
Participate in or conduct the informed consent process and HIPAA authorization, per AMC SOP, 
with research participants through discussion of the study protocol, procedures, timelines, risks, benefits
and answering any questions. Obtain the appropriate signatures and dates/time on the ICF form and
documents the process and file a copy in the patient’s medical record. Assures that patients sign any future
amended versions of the consent if applicable.  
2. Develop study schedule and required procedures, timelines, and deadlines with study patient and family,
the PI and research team.  
3. Coordinate patient follow-up study visits, treatments, testing, procedures, and schedules  

4. Conduct patient study visits and required assessments per each individual protocol  
5. Assess patients for eligibility using the study specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.  
6. Perform patient health assessments to include but not limited to: Vital signs, EKG, medication and medical
history review as required per protocol and as ordered by the PI/Sub-I,  
7. Obtain required biological specimens from patient, i.e., urine, sputum, etc.  
8. Perform blood draw to obtain blood specimens  
9. Administer study specific scales; i.e. stroke scales, mental assessments, etc.  
10. Administer questionnaires to be completed by the patient, i.e. quality of life questionnaires, pain scores,
etc., and review for completeness  
11. Perform POC testing as applicable per SOP, i.e. urine pregnancy, urine drug test, blood sugar, urinalysis  
12. Coordinate/schedule other study required procedures to be done, i.e. physical exam with study provider,
radiology, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, follow up study visits etc.  
13. Dispense to patient and train patient on completion of study diary, if applicable  
14. Review completed patient diaries with patient   
15. In conjunction with the provider, provide oral study mediation to the patient or set up/schedule
medication infusions or coordinate with nurse to administer study medication injection.  
16. Review oral study medication compliance with patient at each visit  
17. Collect required data from the patient   
18. Procedure Visit –Clinic procedure room, Operating room, Cath lab, Angio suite, etc. 
a. Ensure appropriate study medication or device is ordered for procedure 
b. Ensure appropriate study personnel are scheduled and present for procedure 
c. Transport study medication or device to appropriate location  
d. Review intra operative inclusion/exclusion criteria  
e. Randomize patient to treatment arm, if required 
f. Collect required data before, during and after the procedure 
g. Ensure study procedure requirements are followed  
h. Collect specimens as appropriate and send to sponsor as required   
19. Monitor and communicate on a continuous basis with patients and families to facilitate identification of
untoward side effects/adverse events and initiate and coordinate clinical care to manage and minimize
harm to research patient  
 
 

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.