CRNP)

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education•Scranton, PA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides primary care services by assessing and managing patients in the clinic according to established standards and practices. The role combines provider, mentor, educator, researcher, and administrator responsibilities. The Physician Assistant must follow Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant guidelines and ethical standards, protect the confidentiality, privacy, and security of patient protected health information, and perform other duties as assigned. The position performs duties in an outpatient office with daily onsite direct and indirect supervision. The supervising physician must be available at least by telecommunication; if unavailable, a designated backup supervising physician or substitute Physician Assistant supervisor provides consultation and direction. The supervising physician sees patients at the request of the PA, patient, or patient’s family and reviews and signs the PA’s patient records within 10 days. The position reports to the Director of NP/PA Services and has no direct reports. The expected schedule includes 36 hours of patient care and four hours of administrative time per week when there are an adequate number of providers, with the specific schedule determined with the Medical Director and Practice Manager. The role also participates in a weekly call schedule, weekend and holiday rotations, and additional coverage as needed.

Requirements

Physician Assistant degree from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Certification by NCCPA.
Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Pennsylvania.
Valid DEA Registration Certificate.
Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocols, trends, and best practices in assigned clinical areas.
Demonstrated knowledge of and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
Proficiency in office management and use of computers, software, and office machines.
Familiarity with electronic health records.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
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Mission-oriented approach and ability to represent the enterprise professionally while demonstrating organizational pride.

Nice To Haves

Buy-in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred).
Familiarity with Medent electronic health records (preferred).

Responsibilities

Examine and treat patients.
Instruct and counsel patients, communicating clearly and effectively with patients and other health-care workers.
Interpret diagnostic test results to assess and identify deviations from normal.
Make and assist with diagnoses and decisions about patient management and treatment.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and physical examination results.
Order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
Prescribe therapy or medication, with physician approval as appropriate.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections (excluding hip joint injections/aspirations), immunizations, suturing, minor or superficial wound care, and infection management.
Counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Assist physicians during medical procedures as needed.
Visit and observe patients during hospital rounds or house calls as needed; update charts, order therapy, and report back to the physician.
Complete documents, charts, and triages in accordance with the organization’s open document policy.
Provide 36 hours of patient care and four hours of administrative time per week when there is an adequate number of providers; coordinate the specific schedule with the Medical Director and Practice Manager.
Meet the chart expectations of zero charts overdue by more than 10 days and no more than 100 charts at month-end.
Participate in the weekly call schedule, including one night per week with a physician as backup.
Participate in a Saturday or Sunday rotation, one weekend day per month at TWCCH – MVP.
Participate in the holiday rotation, working one to two holidays per year.
Work additional hours or days to cover colleague time off and staffing emergencies as needed.
Participate in nursing home rounds as needed.
Protect patient protected health information and comply with applicable standards and Pennsylvania Physician Assistant guidelines and ethical standards.