Physician Assistant Medical-Surgical Inpatient Nights & Weekends / General Surgery

Children's Nebraska • United States,

7d

About The Position

The advanced practice provider (APP) provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. The APP is a board-certified provider accountable for health stabilization, promotion, and maintenance in acute and chronic illness or injury, and delivers compassionate, safe care within the scope of practice defined by Nebraska law, regulations, and organizational bylaws. The role contributes to a culture of clinical excellence, respect, innovation, and academic inquiry through collaborative practice with the care delivery team.

As a member of the surgical team, the Physician Assistant provides medical care to surgical patients, assists surgeons in the operating room, performs surgical assistance and procedures as directed, and collaborates with hospital staff, outside physicians, and patient families. The position includes after-hours call on a rotation basis and care coordination in accordance with applicable CMS or program guidelines.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Physician Assistant program.
• Meet the criteria and qualifications in the Medical Staff Policy on Advanced Practice Providers required for credentialing.
• Maintain a practice agreement with the specialty service and practice within the applicable scope of practice.
• Knowledge of billing regulations, including documentation requirements and CPT coding regulations.
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, developmental, emotional, and social needs of neonatal, infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, and adolescent patients.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and skills through journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars.
• Ability to manage varied duties and changing tasks efficiently and calmly, including under stressful conditions and with competing requests; demonstrate prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and attention to detail.
• Nebraska Physician Assistant license required upon hire.
• Physician Assistant certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 180 days.
• DEA license required within 30 days.
• Take call in accordance with division expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Previous experience as a surgical first assist.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive, and compassionate clinical care.
• Assess patients, synthesize and analyze data, order diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Incorporate perspectives of interprofessional team members when developing and implementing plans of care.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; prescribe medications and complex medical regimens and monitor for desired and adverse outcomes for high-risk, complex acute, critical, or chronic infant and pediatric conditions.
• Apply evidence-based medicine relevant to neonatal and pediatric populations.
• Evaluate how access, cost, quality, and safety relate to healthcare outcomes and sustainability.
• Establish and monitor standards of practice and improve patient care by sharing knowledge, leading teams, and developing programs.
• Consider child development and family readiness and resources when providing health information, education, and support.
• Comply with rules, regulations, and legislation concerning APP practice, licensure, certification, and billing.
• Maintain an accurate log of credentialed procedures and demonstrate competency in credentialed procedures and specialty skills.
• Advocate for children and families across the healthcare continuum and support the best possible patient and family experience.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room, including first- and second-assist duties, and perform surgical procedures as directed by the surgeon.
• Take after-hours call on a rotation basis and take call in accordance with division expectations.
• Coordinate care according to CMS and/or program guidelines and complete required program education.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform the physical requirements of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time