Advanced Practice Provider - Plastic Surgery Clinic

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•$127,596 - $176,277

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides medical and/or surgical care and treatment to a specific patient population under physician supervision. The role provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services as delegated by a physician. Duties may include taking histories and performing physical examinations; ordering and interpreting tests; making preliminary diagnoses; treating injuries and illnesses; assisting with surgical procedures; counseling patients; prescribing medication; and performing invasive procedures within the scope defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine. The Physician Assistant collaborates with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost-effective, quality patient care. The role provides care within the approved departmental and state scope of practice and under attending physician supervision, with the level of supervision corresponding to patient complexity and Board of Medicine approval. The position may supervise or coordinate support staff and may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and call depending on assignment. Work schedules may change according to patient and service needs.

Requirements

Previous clinical experience with the population served.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
Current Virginia Board of Medicine Physician Assistant license.
Current Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification where needed.
Credentialing in accordance with medical staff bylaws for the specific job title.
For continued employment: current Virginia Physician Assistant license, PA-C certification, CPR and BLS certifications, ACLS certification where needed, prescriptive authority/licensure from the Virginia Board of Medicine, and credentialing in accordance with medical staff bylaws.
Clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.
Ability to meet role-related physical, mental, sensory, and emotional demands, including lifting, prolonged standing or sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, reasoning, problem solving, communication, handling multiple priorities, and adapting to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

Three years of previous clinical experience with the population served.
Previous experience in an academic healthcare system.

Responsibilities

Assess patients through health histories and physical examinations; initiate screening; order or perform diagnostic tests; provide direct care and therapeutic interventions; assist with surgical procedures; prescribe medication; and counsel patients.
Initiate emergency procedures when needed and follow safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
Make rounds with attending physicians as necessary.
Document relevant information in medical records, interpret history and examination findings, and develop treatment plans.
Formulate and prioritize short- and long-term therapeutic plans, incorporating patients’ and families’ physical, spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial needs.
Coordinate patient care across the continuum and collaborate with the healthcare team, primary care, and specialty services.
Supervise or coordinate patient-care and support staff within the assigned area.
Explore approaches to reduce length of stay and resource consumption and establish priorities to address individual, family, or community health needs.
Consult with healthcare professionals about routine and unusual therapeutic interventions; serve as a liaison, translator, and negotiator for staff, patients, and families.
Collaborate on multidisciplinary plans of care for complex patients and contribute to patient and caregiver education.
Provide training to residents, fellows, or other healthcare staff as needed; participate in reviewing specialty practices and procedures; and promote teamwork through communication and feedback.
Use current research to develop, implement, and evaluate critical paths and standards of care; contribute to research, publications, consultation, and education; and support clinical trials.
Use clinical judgment and ethical principles in patient care, respect patient rights and values, and help resolve ethical dilemmas through interdisciplinary collaboration and negotiation.
Pursue professional growth, maintain competencies and certification, meet recertification requirements, and maintain credentials required for VCUHS privileges.
Attend meetings and conferences related to patient care and quality initiatives; assist team members; accept alternate assignments; and perform other duties as requested by supervisors, physicians, or residents.