Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Physician Assistant Diem

JOB CODE:21608

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)Examines, diagnoses and treats patients under the supervision of licensed physician. Prepares casts or splints, sutures small wounds and interprets medical tests. Prescribes medications as needed. Serves as the first line of medical care as required. Refers patients to a medical doctor or makes arrangements for transferring the patient to a hospital or clinic.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Experience: One year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp,AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Physician Assistant License

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses ability to respect all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and basic computer skills.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:12 Hours  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care.Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum.Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning.Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient.Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems.Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient.Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process.Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease
 

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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