Surgical Clinic Physician Assistant

Sidney Regional Medical Center•Sidney, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing a diligent and friendly full-time Physician Assistant for our Surgical Clinic! At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients’ well-being comes first, but amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your patience and knowledge will greatly improve their experience! Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness. Why Us: · Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our patients with a smile. · Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart – where every team member makes a difference. · Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment. The Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) provides timely, quality, and safe primary health care to patients in the Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Specialty Clinic. The PA-C provides diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up services within their scope of practice and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care. The PA-C may also serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff and assist with inpatient care, employee health programs, and quality improvement initiatives as needed. The PA-C practices under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, professional licensure requirements, scope of practice, Medical Staff Bylaws, and SRMC policies and procedures.

Requirements

Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska, or eligibility for Nebraska licensure.
Appropriate prescriptive authority and credentials required to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to practice within applicable state and federal laws, professional standards, scope of practice, and SRMC Medical Staff Bylaws.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Commitment to providing safe, quality, patient-centered care.
Must maintain required clinical privileges and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

Provide primary health care services to patients presenting to the SRMC Specialty Clinic, as assigned.
Obtain and document patient health histories, perform physical examinations, and assess and diagnose patient conditions.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic testing based on the patient's condition.
Develop and implement treatment plans for conditions within the PA-C's scope of practice and clinical expertise, consulting with physicians when appropriate.
Prescribe and administer medications within licensed prescriptive authority.
Provide patient education, including written and verbal instructions regarding treatment, medications, follow-up care, and other health-related needs.
Provide continuity of care and appropriate patient follow-up.
Make referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers when clinically appropriate.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, clinic personnel, and other healthcare providers.
Assist in the management and care of inpatients as needed.
Initiate hospital admission in conjunction with a physician when appropriate.
Participate in medical and nursing staff meetings as requested.
Serve as a clinical resource and provide consultation to nursing staff regarding the care of complex patients.
Complete and maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Complete appropriate diagnosis and procedure coding and provide required information for patient billing.
Complete progress notes within 24 hours of the patient encounter and submit required billing information on the same day services are provided.
Maintain clinical privileges at Sidney Regional Medical Center.
Participate in SRMC's quality assurance and performance improvement activities and contribute to efforts that support organizational quality and patient care goals.
Provide care in accordance with accepted professional standards, current ethical standards, applicable licensure and accreditation requirements, Medicare Conditions of Participation, Medical Staff Bylaws, and SRMC policies and procedures.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect confidential information regarding patients and hospital operations.
Provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay and without discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected status.
Act as a patient advocate and represent SRMC professionally within the community.
Assist with employee health programs and other organizational initiatives as assigned.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and requirements related to the practice of medicine and the responsibilities of a Physician Assistant.
Promote ethical behavior and demonstrate a commitment to SRMC's mission, values, and standards of behavior.
Use organizational resources responsibly and demonstrate sound judgment in financial and operational matters.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, VP of Patient Care Services, or other designated leadership.