CVTS - Physician Assistant Per Diem
About The Position
Geisinger's Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Department is seeking a Physician Assistant to work per diem at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. In collaboration with physicians and other department staff, the Physician Assistant provides care to new and established patients, including evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing and managing medications and therapies within the scope of practice, performing procedures, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The Physician Assistant communicates with collaborating physicians, patients, primary care providers, referring staff, nursing, and other department staff. The role also includes patient triage and education, advocating for patients, and reporting circumstances or results that may present a significant risk to patient health. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires compliance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable department-specific competencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant required.
- Basic Life Support certification required.
- Certified Physician Assistant credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to new or established patients in collaboration with physicians.
- Evaluate, assess, diagnose, treat, and provide follow-up care for patients, demonstrating autonomy within the scope of practice.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate.
- Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue medications and therapies as appropriate.
- Assess patients, establish presumptive diagnoses, and implement treatment plans for the patient population.
- Make accurate and complete entries in the electronic medical record.
- Perform procedures within the scope of the Physician Assistant license.
- Communicate with collaborating physicians, patients, primary care providers, referring staff, nursing, and other department staff by telephone or other correspondence.
- Provide patient advocacy, safe and ethical care, and health education to patients and their families in language they can understand.
- Report to the collaborating physician circumstances, medical-management approaches, or test results that may present significant risk to patient health or well-being.
- Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.
- Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.
