Physician Assistant - GI Clinic at Christian Hospital in Florissant
About The Position
The Physician Assistant-Specialty Hospitalist manages acute and chronic illnesses, performs focused assessments, interprets diagnostic studies, and initiates treatment plans and coordination with interdisciplinary teams in a hospital setting, within the scope of a given specialty (i.e. Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cardiology). This position navigates high-acuity cases, responds to rapid clinical changes, and ensures seamless transitions of care within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. In this position, patient care is performed with considerable independence, guided by physician-approved protocols, and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the observation of results under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician.
Requirements
- Bachelor-PA Prog OR Master-PA
- <2 years experience
- Physician Assistant license
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate degree
- 2-5 years experience
- Supervisor Experience
Responsibilities
- Participates in professional development
- Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
- Completes rounding on the inpatient services and medical management of patients.
- Maintains and exhibits knowledge of specialty-specific pathophysiology, hospital protocols, regulatory requirements, and communication skills to support patient education, discharge planning, and coordination with consulting services.
- Maintains accessibility for calls directly from the emergency department to provide immediate triage support when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
