Physicians' Assistant

Job Title: Physician Assistant Certified

Reports to: Jeffrey Fowler

Department: Providers

FLSA Status: Exempt ??

Prepared By/Date: Jeffery Fowler, RRT, MBA

Approved By/Date:

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $80,000 more with - experience

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k/401k match
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• GAP Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is educationally and clinically prepared to provide advanced medical care to specialized patient populations. Provides patient assessments through patient exams, medical history, interpretation of diagnostic procedures, and development and implementation of patient treatment plans. Provides consultation and education as a highly specialized practitioner within scope of practice. Only Physician Assistants (PA) with the corresponding specialty certification may be privileged for their corresponding essential functions, core privileges and population. This position is part of a care team and is responsible for providing and coordinating medical, surgical and other specialty care to patients. This position works within the scope specified by the applicable State Board of Physician Assistants, as well as the organization's medical staff by laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Functions as an advanced practice physician assistant and consults with or refers patients to other health care providers or agencies as appropriate. Facilitates collaborative practice and interdisciplinary planning with patient-care teams. Uses both advanced medical and clinical knowledge in providing direct patient care.

2. Provides comprehensive medical care by promotion of health, prevention of illness and injury, and alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response. Oversees and/or participates in direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and outcome evaluation. Performs a comprehensive history and physical with emphasis to the practice specialty. Plans and initiates appropriate treatment modalities and monitors them for efficacy and complications throughout their course of treatment that includes ordering and prescribing medical devices and equipment, nutrition, diagnostic, and supportive services. Prescribes, procures, administers, dispenses over the counter, legend, and controlled substances. Performs procedures within scope of practice.

3. Demonstrates expertise in medicine by synthesizing a broad array of information and knowledge from a wide variety of sources and brings that synthesis to bear on clinical practice. Demonstrates clinical expertise within specialty based practice. Serves as a resource and support to enhance the body of medical knowledge.

4. Integrates knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and critical thinking skills to make effective decisions that enhance clinical practice and quality of care. Uses clinical inquiry to determine appropriate clinical practice. Integrates critical thinking skills with systems knowledge, educational commitment, and leadership ability.

5. Follows current practice competencies and evidence-based practice standards in the area of specialty. Contributes to evidence-based practice through generating, translating, and/or implementing research. Discovers, examines, and evaluates knowledge and theory. Serves as a change agent when introducing and integrating evidence-based practices. Participates in unit and/or facility shared leadership.

6. Participates in huddles with physician(s) to maximize efficiency of physician and care team. Consults on patients as requested by physicians and/or nurses and provides support as needed. Provides formal and informal educational opportunities for staff with emphasis specific to practice specialty.

7. Contributes to profession and society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable and safe care. Exhibits organizational stewardship through efficient use of health care resources. Assists with monitoring, evaluation and interpretation of quality indicators. Functions using the standards of professional performance including collegiality, interdisciplinary collaboration, coaching /guidance/empowerment, and consultation. Adheres to quality measures/standards as defined by regulatory/licensure bodies, and interprets dimensions of care requirements at the local and system level.

8. Serve as a critical role within the health care team, as well as working closely with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff to provide safe, satisfying care to patients and their families.

9. Position has regular patient contact to promote physiologic stability. Performs a wide variety of skills and procedures. The required skill set is dependent on the specific patient population and specialty-based area of practice. Interacts with physicians, clinical and support staff to carry out plans of care.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTLY REPORTING

May supervise other staff in coordinating the activities of patient care, depending on work assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment:

Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs. Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision. Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.

Must use standard precautions due to the threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone. May require periodic use of a personal computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: NCCPA certification required. Ability to maintain CME currency as required to maintain NCCPA certification. Requires current BLS certification. Depending on scope of practice, may also require advanced life support applicable to discipline and practice site. May require a personal DEA license for compliance with the applicable state regulatory agency. Must be approved to practice by the State Joint Board on the Regulation of Physician's Assistants.

Exhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills. Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management. Must have sufficient experience, confidence, and judgment to function with little outside direction. Additional technical and professional certifications and training in accordance with appropriate certifying board.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree preferred. Previous relevant allergy and asthma experience preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.