Physician Assistant - Trauma Days

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. This role involves examining patients, performing comprehensive physical examinations, and compiling patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. The Physician Assistant is expected to rely on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities, demonstrating a wide degree of creativity and latitude. The position works under minimal supervision and may involve leading and directing the work of others within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences
• Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization
• Current BLS Certfication
• NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants

Responsibilities

• Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients and Emergency patients.
• Evaluates and collaborates with attending physician providing documentation of medical findings and plan of care.
• Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care such as ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition, and medications as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Attending Physician, conducts minor procedures as needed including insertion and removal of central venous catheters, chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, venous punctures, arterial punctures, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubations, PIC lines, and bedside ultrasonography.
• Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with supervising physician.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates treatment plans to the physician, nursing staff and patient families.
• Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees