Hospitalist

Johnson County Hospital•Tecumseh, NE

32d

About The Position

Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients in collaboration with a licensed physician and within the scope of practice of the collaborating physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Physician Assistance Practice Act. Performs a variety of specialized and professional physician assistant duties requiring knowledge of emergency patient assessment and management. Work will rotate through all areas of the Hospital with emphases on emergency department (ED), Observation (OBS), and Acute/Swing Bed .

Requirements

Knowledge of proper hand hygiene and hand washing techniques.
Knowledge of infectious control policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of Physician Assistant practices and principles and the ability to apply them in a clinical setting.
Excellent Physician Assistant clinical and technical skills.
Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
Strong customer service and empathy skills.
Demonstrates good computer and typing skills.
Demonstrates good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times.
Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPPA for PHI
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment.
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to function autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction).
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature.
Ability to perform any duties deemed necessary by Physician and Administrator.
Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
Valid Nebraska State License as a Physician Assistant in Medicine or ability to obtain license prior to hire.
Valid Certification of Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
Valid Nebraska Controlled Substances License OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
Valid licensure with the Federal DEA OR the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
Prior emergency department experience within the past 24 months either as an employed PA in an ED or as an ED rotation as part of physician assistant training program.
Thorough understanding of Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Must be able to demonstrate the following techniques: Interpret ECGs independently and immediately identify life threatening changes. Interpret Radiographs independently. Management of fractures and dislocations with application of appropriate splint. Wound care management including suturing. Incision and drainage of abscesses. Gynecologic examination. Veno-puncture and arterial puncture.

Responsibilities

One of three Physician Assistants covering Emergency Department/ and as a Hospitalist 24/7/365.
Direct admissions, daily rounding, progress notes and discharges on Acute, observation and swing bed patients.
Performs appropriate and accurate emergency medicine specific history and physical examination and initiate treatment plans including laboratory and radiograph ordering, reviewing the findings with the physician and completing treatment of the patient.
Performs appropriate emergency procedures.
Presents Morbidity + Mortality cases when requested by collaborating physician.
Performs patient call backs and administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Assess, treat and transfer trauma patients.