Physicians Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery PA
About The Position
The Physician Assistant performs tasks and procedures delegated by the referring physician within the PA’s scope of practice. The role includes obtaining complete, detailed, and accurate histories; reviewing patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports; and performing physical examinations. The PA interacts with and counsels patients regarding symptom management, advanced care planning, and determining patient goals, and institutes therapy, including drug therapies. The position accepts and performs hospital consults and rounds, and provides instructions and guidance for medical care and management of stable and chronic illnesses under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician. Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned. The position is based at the UAB Cardiovascular Clinic. Working conditions include sitting for 20% and mobility for 80% of the workday, occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, and frequent reaching, hand use, and repetitive action. It requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds. The role involves continuous speaking and hearing in conversation and visual acuity at close and distant ranges. The work environment is indoors, protected from weather but not necessarily temperature changes, with minimal noise and substantial computer work. There may be occasional exposure to electrical shock and radiation, and some exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Completion of a Physician Assistant Program.
- PA License.
- BLS certification.
- Knowledge of basic Windows-based PC operations.
- Strong customer service, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain a professional, customer-centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
- Ability to work from broad directions and be self-motivated.
- Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
- Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guests, visitors, and patients.
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks and procedures delegated by the referring physician within the PA’s scope of practice.
- Obtain complete, detailed, and accurate patient histories.
- Review patient records and develop comprehensive medical status reports.
- Perform physical examinations.
- Interact with and counsel patients regarding symptom management, advanced care planning, and patient goals.
- Institute therapy, including drug therapies.
- Accept and perform hospital consults and rounds.
- Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care and management of stable and chronic illnesses under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.
- Participate in palliative care education programs and practice state-of-the-art care for all patients.
