Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Washington Regional Medical System is seeking a hospital-based Neurosurgery Physician Assistant for the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute in Northwest Arkansas. The institute includes neurosurgeons, neurologists, neurohospitalists, neurointerventional radiologists, an interventional pain management physician, and advanced practice providers. Washington Regional maintains Advanced Spine Surgery Certification by The Joint Commission and is a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The position includes inpatient and outpatient care, operating room assistance, inpatient rounding, and care for clinic patients. The Physician Assistant participates in a call rotation with other PAs and provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, patient education, referrals, and medical record documentation. The role also includes staying current with medical research and trends and supporting research projects.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Physician Assistant license.
CPR certification.
National certification.
At least 3 years of experience in a previous clinical role.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including assisting in the operating room, rounding on inpatients, and caring for clinic patients.
Participate in a call rotation with other Physician Assistants.
Perform physical examinations to evaluate patients’ health and diagnose illnesses.
Order and perform diagnostic tests, including X-rays and laboratory tests.
Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, adjusting treatment when necessary.
Prescribe and dispense medications.
Document patient medical information and maintain electronic medical records.
Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families about health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and promote preventive care and positive health behaviors.
Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics.
Maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends and support research projects.