Physician Assistant- Cardiothoracic Surgery

Wayne Health•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

About Us: Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Job Summary: The Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients; participates in the management of patients’ care, and determines the need for consultation to ensure the continuity and quality of care. Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Obtain and record complete medical history of patients Perform physical examinations of patients and document results Order, evaluate and monitor medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consults in collaboration with attending physicians or designee and according to established guidelines Prepare, develop and initiate treatment plans in consultation with attending physicians; develop inpatient and outpatient care and write medication and other orders as prescribed Perform routine invasive procedures Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Educate and counsel patient and family members on conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas Conduct patient rounds and document assessment, diagnoses and treatment plans in progress notes Perform a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinic (e.g., surgical procedures, pre- and post- operative care, etc.) Prepare discharge summaries as assigned Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate treatment until relieved of duties by a physician Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice Participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analyses of data Other duties as may be assigned Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer In accordance with the US Supreme Court, which has cleared the way for the implementation and enforcement of The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate, Wayne Health has established the following COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration. New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines. Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances. Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work. Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements. Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Apply today and help complement the skill set of our staff, residents, and Physicians at Wayne Health. We provide rewarding career opportunities for today's best and brightest health care professionals. Interested in Wayne Health but not quite ready to apply? Introduce yourself to us and we'll keep your information on file for future career opportunities!

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants, including a 6-month to 12- month clinical internship required
Current Michigan Physician Assistant License
Current Michigan Controlled Substance License
Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
1-3 years experience preferred
Patient management skills necessary to provide quality care
Ability to operate accurately a variety of medical equipment
Ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medications
Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)
Good analytical and judgment skills
Ability to use computer software programs and systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time
Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Obtain and record complete medical history of patients
Perform physical examinations of patients and document results
Order, evaluate and monitor medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consults in collaboration with attending physicians or designee and according to established guidelines
Prepare, develop and initiate treatment plans in consultation with attending physicians; develop inpatient and outpatient care and write medication and other orders as prescribed
Perform routine invasive procedures
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Educate and counsel patient and family members on conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas
Conduct patient rounds and document assessment, diagnoses and treatment plans in progress notes
Perform a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinic (e.g., surgical procedures, pre- and post- operative care, etc.)
Prepare discharge summaries as assigned
Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate treatment until relieved of duties by a physician
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice
Participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analyses of data
Other duties as may be assigned