Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery (BJWC)

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant position is in our Barnes-Jewish West County Clinic seeing patients M-F during typical clinic operational hours. We diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system, spine, brain, and skull providing compassionate and expert care for a variety of conditions including the following: -Brain tumors -Aneurysms -Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) -Stroke -Degenerative disc disease of the spine -Nerve compression syndrome, including trigeminal neuralgia -Carotid artery blockage -Pituitary tumors -Parkinson’s disease -Optic nerve conditions Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels patients; may, in some instances, prescribe medication.

Requirements

• Master's degree - Physician assistant Studies
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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