Chief Physician Assistant

Geisinger • Pittston, PA

18h

About The Position

Provides assistance to the Directors by assuring a coordinated effort in instituting given departmental policies and by identifying, communicating, and assisting in the solution of departmental problems. Supervises the Advance Practitioner staff. Assists in the strategic development of the advance practitioner support and services in combination with the department's leadership team. Functioning as liaison for quality improvement. Providing regional oversight to orientation and change. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years-Advanced Practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Skills: Clinical Policies And Standards, Mentoring Skills, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, Patients Rights

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing coordination of new Advanced Practice staff including, but not limited to, their orientation and professional development, schedules, daily responsibilities, continuing medical education and other duties.
• Assists in the ongoing development of goals and objectives for the Advanced Practice staff.
• Assists with interviewing Advanced Practice candidates and performance evaluations of staff.
• Supervises the daily schedule of activities to ensure objectives are met.
• Confers with the medical staff members, Operations Manager and Departmental Director on matters concerning the department.
• Evaluates patients to establish a presumptive diagnosis, perform general workup of the patient and be responsible for the care and management of the patient's problems following diagnosis.
• Charts accurately, completely and efficiently into patient electronic medical record, including written orders and progress notes.
• Initiates appropriate laboratory, radiologic, and special examination or tests required for the evaluation of the patient's complaints.
• Counsels and instructs patient in regard to their health-related problems.
• Coordinates prescription or renewal of medications and treatments.
• Provide follow-up in health maintenance care including appropriate adjustments of medications to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician.
• Manages medical emergencies and initiate appropriates therapy until the arrival of a physician.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
• We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees