Physician Assistant - Trauma
About The Position
Provides patient services under physician supervision in the Trauma Center and Emergency Department. The Physician Assistant elicits detailed histories, performs physical examinations, provides treatment, prescribes certain drugs, counsels patients, and may perform procedures approved through the Medical Staff credentialing process. The role includes managing assigned trauma patients in coordination with and under the supervision of surgeons, evaluating patients across trauma care areas, and supporting the on-call trauma and surgical teams. The Physician Assistant documents care, coordinates handoffs and discharge planning, educates patients, families, nurses, and ancillary staff, and participates in quality improvement, education, and research activities. The position is based at Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is listed on the day shift.
Requirements
- Graduation from an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant school.
- National certification as a Physician Assistant.
- Arizona state licensure as a Physician Assistant.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with surgical patients and the trauma patient population.
- Credentialing to practice as a Physician Assistant with added skills or procedures based on demonstrated competence.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily rounds on assigned patients in all trauma care areas, including the Emergency Department, addressing issues, evaluating new laboratory or radiology data, and answering staff questions.
- Serve as an adjunct to the on-call trauma/surgical intensivist and in-house trauma/general surgeon on call.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory, radiologic, and other diagnostic tests and studies.
- Write routine orders and admission notes; complete requested histories and physicals, tertiary assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws.
- Assist surgeons with the overall management of trauma patients and consultations at the surgeon’s request.
- Manage patient plans in coordination with and under the supervision of the surgeon, making adjustments and interventions in consultation with the attending surgeon.
- Perform procedures within defined credentialing and maintain accurate procedure and patient records for quality improvement and billing.
- Complete patient handoffs with the trauma physician at the beginning and close of the shift and participate in daily morning sign-out rounds.
- Assist with daily, multidisciplinary, and discharge-planning rounds.
- Educate patients and families about injuries, care plans, and post-discharge needs, and assist with discharge planning.
- Provide clinical education to nurses and ancillary staff, serve as a resource, and mentor clinical staff throughout the continuum of care.
- Maintain credentialing requirements and stay current with evidence-based practice through ongoing education, conferences, and CME activities.
- Facilitate development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines and monitor compliance with standards of care.
- Participate in performance improvement meetings, including Trauma Committee and multidisciplinary trauma mortality and morbidity meetings; gather information on complications and quality indicators.
- Communicate with patients, consultants, and primary care providers by phone or written correspondence as appropriate.
- Participate in research activities and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
