Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery

Trinity Health • Athens, GA

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About The Position

Under the direction and review of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides patient care requiring the performance of general medical services in conformance with professional standards and regulations. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment, and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. According to established protocols, conducts clinical assessment of the patients’ health care status and needs and provides patient care to facilitate expected patient outcomes. Triages emergency walk-in patients. Assesses patients for pre-operative clearance. Provides counseling and education to patients in order to enhance patient care. Documents care provided in order to support the continuity of patient care and optimum patient outcomes. Care provided is appropriate for all patients. Performs other duties within job scope as requested.

Requirements

• Hold a current, valid and unlimited license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• Be competently and adequately trained to provide services.
• Not be excluded from participation in any federally-funded health care program.
• Remain insurable for and maintain the professional liability insurance required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a physician.
• Conduct clinical assessments of patients’ health care status and needs.
• Triage emergency walk-in patients.
• Assess patients for pre-operative clearance.
• Provide counseling and education to patients.
• Document care provided to support continuity of patient care.
• Perform other duties within job scope as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees