Physician Assistant General Surgery - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides primary health care and performs selective medical services such as examinations, formulation of treatment plans and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical venues, under the direction of the physicians. The Physician Assistant actively participates as a member of the healthcare team, engages patients, families, and caregivers in coordination of patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program
One year of medical care experience
Demonstrates knowledge of professional medical practice and care protocols, assessing patient health, administration of medications and delivering care following a treatment plan
Demonstrates knowledge of physician office procedures, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
Demonstrates skill in applying and modifying principles, methods and techniques of medicine and provides on-going patient care
Demonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing patient data and interpreting findings
Demonstrates skill in preparing and maintaining records utilizing computer software
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates ability to perform in a fast paced, stressful, high traffic medical office, exam room and operating room settings
Valid State of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license
Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years
Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for authorization to prescribe controlled substances
Board Certified, recertified or eligible by the National Commission or Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Written Agreement(s) with supervising physician(s)
Obtain and maintain appointment and/or reappointment to the appropriate category of medical staff or advanced practice provider staff membership on the Medical Staff of Mount Nittany Medical Center, and maintain compliance with credentialing processes and applicable policies of the Medical Staff of Mount Nittany Medical Center

Nice To Haves

Preferably as a Physician Assistant in a medical practice

Responsibilities

Provides primary health care
Performs selective medical services such as examinations, formulation of treatment plans and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical venues, under the direction of the physicians
Actively participates as a member of the healthcare team
Engages patients, families, and caregivers in coordination of patient care