Job Description

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. These roles focus on providing high-quality patient care and promoting wellness. APCs work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions. In addition, this role focuses on care under the supervision of licensed physicians including conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, injuries, and illnesses, developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians, prescribing medications and performing procedures, educating patients and families on treatment options, health maintenance, and preventive care and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. This Physician Assistant – Gastroenterology position is responsible, within the legal limitations, for assisting the physician staff of the Department in the provision of medical services to patients. The position performs complete, detailed and accurate initial evaluations including medical histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient. Assumes responsibility to coordinate treatment plans, monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician. The position understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service and provides for their implementation. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program; Physician’s Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege; Physician’s Assistant Certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications: State and federal controlled substances registration. Duties and Responsibilities include managing a broad spectrum of patients and performing a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; assessing health status of patients; diagnosing health and developmental problems; assessing patient/family psychosocial and educational needs; examining patients and consulting with physicians; developing individualized care plans; communicating professionally; setting priorities and modifying care; ordering labs and tests; maintaining records; prescribing appropriately; encouraging preventative medicine; interpreting patient needs to clinical personnel; collaborating with physicians; orienting and training new Physician Assistants; participating in rounds and handling medical emergencies during regular working hours on the inpatient service. Physical requirements include lifting and turning patients of 30-35 lbs, prolonged standing and walking, occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting, exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals and blood-borne pathogens, manual dexterity for procedures and computer use, ability to see computer screen and reports, and ability to hear instructions from physician. Skills & Abilities include ability to assess needs of patients of all ages, effective interpersonal skills, excellent analytical skills, maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.

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