Per Diem OB/GYN Physician Assistant

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an experienced per diem OB/GYN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide additional clinical coverage on an as-needed basis. This flexible role supports a collaborative OB/GYN care team. The provider delivers comprehensive assessment, triage, and therapeutic management throughout the continuum of care, in inpatient, ambulatory, and/or outpatient settings. Care includes diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic needs, delivered in collaboration with attending, supervising, or collaborating physicians according to applicable laws, regulations, policies, protocols, and care pathways. Depending on the setting, scope, and demonstrated competencies, the provider may also provide autonomous, team-based care. The provider obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, orders and reviews diagnostic and therapeutic tests, formulates and manages treatment plans, and may prescribe medications and treatments or perform procedures within applicable scope and competency standards. The position may include assisting in operative cases, responding to emergencies, educating and supporting patients and families, maintaining compliant documentation and information security, and participating in professional development and quality initiatives. Yale New Haven Health describes flexible schedules, career advancement opportunities, an enhanced compensation package, relocation assistance, competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, a pension plan, matched tax-sheltered annuity and Roth contributions, wellness initiatives, and professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be evidenced for Medical Staff appointment; the appointment process includes appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners.
For the PA pathway: active NCCPA certification, a Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS certification when indicated for the position profile, and a DEA license.
For the NP pathway: Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, board specialty certification as appropriate for the position profile, ACLS/BLS certification when indicated for the position profile, and a DEA license.
Additional licensure, certifications, or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on the position and specialty area.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of clinical work experience as an NP or PA in the specialty/service line is preferred.
PALS for pediatric position profiles and NRP certification when indicated for neonatal care.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient and family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide patient care in inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, addressing diagnostic through prognostic needs.
Collaborate with attending, supervising, or collaborating physicians in accordance with state law, hospital regulations, policies, protocols, and clinical pathways; provide autonomous team-based care where applicable.
Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and order or review diagnostic and therapeutic tests and radiologic results.
Formulate and manage patient treatment plans; perform procedures and prescribe treatments and medications within institutional and state guidelines and professional scope and competency standards.
When within scope and educational prerequisites, function as first or second assistant on operative cases.
Respond to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters as required.
Educate patients and families about care and available resources, including treatment plans, medication or treatment side effects, admission instructions, and discharge plans as applicable.
Provide psychosocial support to patients, family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
Document care in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protect information from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
Maintain professional and ethical standards and comply with patient-related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations.
Participate in projects that maintain and advance professional competency and maintain employee requirements established by hospital policy.
Serve as a clinical resource for new house staff and provide service-specific orientation as applicable.
Report safety events and near misses and demonstrate high-reliability organizational behaviors.
As applicable, serve as a clinical preceptor or mentor, collaborate on research and quality assurance or performance improvement projects, and assist with clinical protocols.