Physician Assistant Surgical, Interventional Radiology

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

The Physician Assistant in Surgical Interventional Radiology at Allegheny Health Network is responsible for identifying and managing medical and surgical problems within their scope of practice in a surgical setting. This full-time position involves cross-training in interventional radiology, fluoroscopy, CT, and ultrasound procedures, with a typical schedule of Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, and potential on-call duties approximately 10 weekends per year.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License.
• Board eligible. PA-C required or board eligible (License and certification required within 90 days of employment).
• Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C.
• CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification
• 1-3 years' prior surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Performs physical exams, documents in the medical record, orders appropriate laboratory & diagnostic procedures, and establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement with supervising physician(s).
• Assists in the OR by serving as first or second assistant during surgical procedures.
• Provides appropriate patient care including daily patient care rounds on surgical patients, recording medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plans, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning, and accurate medical record documentation.
• Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making for issues outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice.
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement with supervising physician(s).
• Triages patient telephone calls.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree