Physician Assistant Trauma Surgery

Geisinger•Danville, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing in-patient and outpatient care, performing procedures, and managing admitted Trauma Surgery patients on med-surg floors. The role requires staffing Trauma Alerts and Consultations, working with a multi-disciplinary team, and participating in monthly AP Meetings, Journal Clubs, and Morbidity and Mortality meetings. It offers fast-paced care with opportunities for continued learning, supportive attending physicians, and minimal OR time with opportunities for procedures.

Requirements

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Care Management Knowledge
Clinical Policies And Standards
Health Information Documentation
Patient Assessment And Care
Patient Safety
Patients Rights

Responsibilities

Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
Communicates with collaborating physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.