Surgical Physician Assistant

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Job description

Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description

POSITION:

Advanced Practice Providers ( PA)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Nurse Manager / Facility Administrator

SUPERVISED BY:

Facility Administrator, Physicians

INTERRELATIONSHIPS:

Maintains open communication with doctors, clinical employees and administrative employees.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Medical ER APP is responsible for providing direct patient care to walk-in patients of all ages (infants to geriatrics) in a emergency room. This role must effectively diagnose and provide treatments for a wide range of patient needs. Our ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with an ER physician for more critical cases as well as working independently by using their critical thinking skills to assess and begin treatment for patients quickly.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year experience as physician assistant

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Licensure to practice as a PA in the State of Texas

CPR/BLS Certification required.

ACLS Certification encouraged.

PALS Certification encouraged.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Basic Computer knowledge

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Additional languages preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands of position, include vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiar with community resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Possible Exposure to wet, humid conditions(non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

Risk of radiation.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

Telephone System, Computer/tablets, Copy Machine/Fax/Scanner, Ventilator, IV Pump, Lab Equipment (Birofire, Medonic, Alere, Sofia, Piccolo) Defibrillator, ePower (EMR), Suction Devices and Oxygen Tanks

OTHER AREAS

PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY STANDARDS

Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION
Provides direct patient care by evaluating the medical complaint or current symptoms.
Responsibilities will include the creation of accurate record of physical findings, formulation of treatment plan and prognosis based on patient condition.
This role will also include prescribing and recommending medications or other forms of treatment.
Recognizes and effectively treats life-threatening conditions.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention, and control standards.
Records all patient medical care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in appropriate format.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and current literature; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Medical Director.

Professional Requirements:
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains all required certifications and licenses per regulatory standards.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Emergency Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overnight shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Education:
Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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