Physician Assistant - Acute & Critical Care Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Day-in-the-life snapshot: Will be managing patient care, taking patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering lab tests, diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medications, and stabilizing patients through medical decision making. Collaborates with other ancillary team members through communication with doctors and other nurses, collaborating with colleagues on diagnoses, and coordinating specialist and multi-specialty care. Will be responsible for supporting families through patient’s current medical circumstance by providing education. Work schedule and shifts: Employee will be working 10 hour days, 6am-4pm, with weekend and holiday rotations in hospital based setting. Bonus and incentive programs: Additional bonus paid for working weekends, holidays, and additional shifts outside of regularly scheduled 4, 10 hour weekly schedule. Clinic overview: Clinic commitment is minimal requirement of team members supporting post hospital discharge care. Team structure and interactions: Advanced practice practitioners (APPs) in acute critical care settings will work as part of a team. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders and interprets the full spectrum of diagnostic tests and procedures, including x-ray, electrocardiogram, hemodynamic monitoring, and laboratory tests. Performs critical care ultrasound. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources. Formulates differential diagnoses and diagnoses. Plans, implements, and directs treatment and management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex conditions and evaluates outcomes of care. Documents patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plans of care in patient medical record. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or provides referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. Performs invasive procedures commonly utilized in the critical care setting. Bills for professional services as permitted by collaborative practice agreement. Supports 24/7 staffing model, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules staff in various critical care settings, including telemedicine. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Participates in emergency and critical care situations, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and initiation of treatment for the acutely ill or injured patients. Regularly participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less). Equipment Office equipment. Clinical/diagnostic equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

• M.S. - Master Of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Z - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Experience (1 Year)
• Acute Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Diagnostic Testing
• Effective Written Communication
• Epic EHR
• Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing
• Patient Care Plans
• Patient Management
• Patient Medications
• Patient Referrals

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders and interprets the full spectrum of diagnostic tests and procedures, including x-ray, electrocardiogram, hemodynamic monitoring, and laboratory tests.
• Performs critical care ultrasound.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Formulates differential diagnoses and diagnoses.
• Plans, implements, and directs treatment and management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex conditions and evaluates outcomes of care.
• Documents patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plans of care in patient medical record.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or provides referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
• Performs invasive procedures commonly utilized in the critical care setting.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by collaborative practice agreement.
• Supports 24/7 staffing model, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Schedules staff in various critical care settings, including telemedicine.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
• Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in emergency and critical care situations, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and initiation of treatment for the acutely ill or injured patients.
• Regularly participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
• Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees