PA-SURGICAL-PPC

Premier Health • Troy, OH

2h

About The Position

The Physician Assistant practices in accordance with rules adopted by the Ohio Medical Board, the Revised Code, and institutional policies and procedures. The role is developed for the specialty population served and reflects the scope and standards of the specialty, licensing board, and certifying organization (NCCPA). The PA is accountable for maintaining competence through continuing education and review of practice, and serves as a practitioner, researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, groups, and communities.

The PA applies and modifies medical principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care. The position requires knowledge of professional medical practice, the ability to provide and evaluate patient care, and competence in obtaining medical histories, assessing patient conditions, and interpreting medical findings. The PA maintains quality assurance and quality control standards, communicates effectively with patients and colleagues to support an excellent patient experience, and reacts calmly and effectively in emergencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (MPAS, MHS, or MMS).
• Maintain PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Ohio licensure and ACLS certification.
• Current Certificate to Prescribe, maintained at all times.
• At least three years of related experience as a PA.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Computer literacy, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Electronic Medical Records experience, preferably EPIC.
• Experience with and a strong background in surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing patient care using and adapting medical principles, methods, and techniques.
• Provide and evaluate patient care; obtain medical histories, assess patient conditions, and interpret medical findings.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to support an excellent patient experience.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and review of practice.
• Serve as a practitioner, researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, groups, and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level