GYN Associates of Erie

UWH of Pennsylvania•Erie, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a supervising physician, within the provider’s training, skills, experience, written agreement, and the physician’s scope of practice. The PA/NP gathers and interprets clinical information, develops and implements treatment plans, monitors progress, documents encounters, and refers patients to the supervising physician or other professionals when appropriate. The role includes treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, preventive care, health education, and care in women’s health according to accepted standards of practice. Clinical work may include the listed procedures and services, such as phlebotomy and IV starts, injections, catheterization, electrocardiograms, specimen collection, wound care, minor procedures, counseling, prescribing and administering medications, and assisting in procedural areas within the supervising physician’s granted privileges. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and operates in a professional office. When the primary supervising physician is unavailable, supervision is provided by a qualified substitute, with immediate access by telecommunications. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with no travel required. New graduates are welcome. Candidates must meet the applicable education, certification, licensure, and prescribing requirements for either the PA or NP pathway.

Requirements

For the PA pathway: Master’s degree and graduation from an appropriate, accredited Physician Assistant program.
For the PA pathway: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, an active state license, and a prescriptive license with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
For the NP pathway: Master’s degree and graduation from an appropriate, accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For the NP pathway: National certification as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, an active state RN license, and a prescriptive license with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
Complex problem-solving skills using multiple resources appropriately.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using a computer, email, and office programs.
Willingness to collaborate with attending physicians.
Respect for colleagues and a strong work ethic.
Adherence to evidence-based practice.
Competence in time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, and multitasking.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).

Responsibilities

Gather patient data, including medical history and physical examination, and order laboratory or radiological testing.
Analyze and interpret data, including assessment and differential diagnosis.
Develop treatment plans involving further testing, therapies, observation, referrals, and follow-up.
Treat patients in accordance with accepted standards of care in women’s health.
Assess treatment progress and adjust management plans as needed.
Document encounters in the medical record, including progress notes, histories and physicals, discharge summaries, and other required documentation.
Complete patient-related paperwork and electronic transmissions, such as WIC forms.
Provide treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, preventive care, and health education in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and agencies.
Provide professional customer service to people requesting assistance.
Perform applicable clinical procedures, including phlebotomy and IV starts, injections, catheterization, electrocardiograms, specimen collection, hemorrhage control, wound care, minor procedures, and removal of sutures, staples, drains, foreign bodies, or dermatologic abnormalities.
Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.
Execute and relay medical regimens; sign for and distribute pharmaceutical samples; and prescribe, dispense, or administer medications and related products within applicable authority.
Order, prescribe, and administer Schedule II–V controlled substances with an active DEA number.
Initiate appropriate evaluation and management in emergencies, including performing CPR when necessary.
Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques.
Assist in procedural areas for procedures within the supervising physician’s granted privileges.