Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology Clinic

Proliance Surgeons•Burien, WA

7d•$48 - $87

About The Position

South Seattle Otolaryngology, a care center of Proliance Surgeons, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Physician Assistant to work four days per week in a fast-paced ambulatory clinic. The position is heavily involved in the clinic’s Allergy services and includes caring for a diverse panel of patients with a broad range of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions affecting the head and neck. The Physician Assistant may interpret audiograms and diagnostic imaging, perform in-office procedures, and provide pre- and post-operative care. Assistance with surgical procedures may occur depending on experience, but surgical coverage is infrequent. The schedule is 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. The practice offers comprehensive ENT services, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and ancillary allergy, hearing aid/audiology, and CT imaging services. The clinic is located on the campus of St. Anne Hospital and serves a medically diverse patient population.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Active, unencumbered Washington State Physician Assistant license.
Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration.
Current certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced physical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to listen, interact, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, standards of care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies relevant to the specialty.
Superior customer-service skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, composure, cooperation, and the ability to work well with patients, physicians, and staff.
Advanced understanding of and adherence to safety, risk-management, and precautionary procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality.
Ability to use time efficiently and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and completion.
Ability to manage multiple factors to achieve the best result.
Resourcefulness in addressing first-level problems and tenacity in seeing solutions through.
Ability to remain objective and adapt to change, delays, or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset.
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance.
Self-motivation and ability to work with little supervision, following specific guidelines and detailed instructions and measuring performance against standards of excellence.

Nice To Haves

Previous Allergy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and identify patients, and complete and document accurate histories and physical examinations; this may include moving and positioning patients.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans.
Order and interpret tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
Prescribe medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges.
Administer or inject medications.
Provide wound care, apply or remove casts, splints, and wound dressings, and remove sutures and staples.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding treatment plans and therapeutic regimens.
Document clear, concise, and accurate patient-care information in the medical record.
Obtain and maintain technical familiarity and proficiency with specific surgical procedures before performing them.
Remain proficient in commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
Assist in surgical procedures.
Conduct hospital rounds, including patient care, charting, documentation, and interactions with patients, families or caregivers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
Provide optional primary or secondary trauma call coverage.
Optionally evaluate and treat patients in the emergency room.
Provide answering-service coverage and fulfill related responsibilities.
Be able to initiate Basic or Advanced Life Support in response to emergencies.
Educate patients, families, and significant others using established educational materials.
Perform other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan.
Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, the community, and the healthcare profession.
Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge through experience and formal or independent learning.
Establish an effective relationship with the supervising physician.
Complete duties and assist others as directed.
Follow policies introduced during onboarding, updated in real time, and outlined in the Associate Handbook.