Physician Assistant, Outpatient Gynecology

Cincinnati Children's•Liberty, LA

1d•$112,590 - $146,370•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborative management of female patients from infant through adolescents in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room gynecology settings. The Physician Assistant (PA) will see patients in the outpatient setting for new visits, follow-ups, and procedures. The PA will also consult on inpatient and ED gynecology patients and assist in the OR as needed. The scope for this subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD.

Requirements

Certification-PA
Masters degree in related field.
May require clinical license, certification or training
Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges
Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty

Nice To Haves

Gynecology experience preferred
Experienced Physician Assistant Only

Responsibilities

Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise.
Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions.
Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan.
Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam.
Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults.
Prescribe medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy.
Attain and maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.
Develop outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & consistency among providers.
Develop, prioritize, evaluate & modify an individualized comprehensive plan of care.
Address each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate.
Derive outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources.
Consider risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes.
Incorporate new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved.
Maintain documentation & update accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.
Maintain competency in skills/procedures.
Promote self-management & family centered care.
Employ diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment.
Provide leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care.
Document & communicate with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services.
Delegate appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver.
Provide consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system.
Make appropriate referrals and discuss recommendations with patient/family/caregiver.
Order and/or perform appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice.
Provide patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.
Use a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed.
Evaluate the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes.
Include the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers in the evaluation process.
Base the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & document appropriately.
Utilize the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.