Physician Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Physician Assistant with surgical experience required
• Strong interest or background in Neuro Surgery preferred
• Ability to thrive in both surgical and clinical settings
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
• Active DEA (or willingness to obtain)
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters of Science preferred
• Current PA license
• Certification by the NCCPA
• One year of related clinical experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology
• Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in various outpatient settings; is motivated, self- directed and demonstrates initiative
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Maintains membership in an applicable national professional organization
• Participates and promotes public relations events
• Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio-economic statuses
• Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations
• Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues
• Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect
• Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities
• Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science preferred
• Strong interest or background in Neuro Surgery preferred
• One year of related clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide range of Neurosurgical procedures
• Managing a range of elective and emergent cases
• Serve as a clinical resource and point of access for fellow providers within the practice
• Participate in hospital call for Neuro Surgery
• Contribute to clinic operations
• Provides acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty
• Manages patient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population
• Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols
• Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary
• Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management
• Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care
• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues
• Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community
• Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options
• Facilitates development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care
• Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner
• Oversees clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations
• Participates in clinical experience of students

Benefits

• Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.