Physician Assistant Hybrid Surgical Services

University Hospitals•Geneva, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides quality care for patients and helps increase patient access and satisfaction. This is a general surgical services hybrid role at UH Geneva Medical Center, involving first assist and inpatient and outpatient care. The PA performs standard duties as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and the applicable UH entity Medical Bylaws. The role is Monday through Friday on days, with no weekends or holidays. New graduates are welcome to apply. The PA assesses patients, assigns diagnoses based on assessment data and current scientific research, and establishes and implements plans of care in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care, and current research. The position collaborates with other healthcare providers and contributes to the education and professional development of staff, patients, and families. The PA must comply with organizational policies and standards and safely protect patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including applicable training, conduct, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited PA educational program.
Physician Assistant (PA) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
Practice with a supervising physician upon hire.
Maintain national PA certification.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
Computer skills to access patient medical data from the UHHS mainframe.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients and customers.
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with coworkers.
Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
Display commitment to the hospital’s mission and values.
Perform patient assessments and assign diagnoses based on recorded assessment data and current scientific research.
Establish plans of care and implement interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care, and current research.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers using an interdisciplinary approach to care for patients and families.
Contribute to the educational development of staff, patients, families, and self.
Demonstrate progressive leadership and effective management.
Provide education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and promote professionalism.
Advance professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education, and participation in peer review.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).