Physician Assistant Surgical Neurosurgery
Physician Assistant Surgical Neurosurgery
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Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job identifies and manages medical and surgical problems within the Physician Assistants scope of practice in a surgical setting.
We are seeking a highly motivated adaptable and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our busy and dynamic Neurosurgery ideal candidate will be an APP with a strong clinical foundation excellent communication skills and a passion for providing exceptional patient care. The APP will work collaboratively with our team of neurosurgeons nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of neurological include managing patients within their scope of practice in outpatient inpatient and surgical and weekend call is required on a rotating basis with the other APP team members. Travel is required at times between Forbes Hospital West Penn Hospital Allegheny Valley Hospital and our Greensburg office locations to cover inpatient hospital consults and clinics. The position requires individuals who are selfmotivated possess a passion for patient care and have a high attention to detail while working in a fastpaced highpressure environment. Within the AHN neurosurgical department youll be part of a subdivided smaller team of APPs and Physicians who work crossfunctionally in all locations; as such you should be comfortable in such a setting. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing practice and make a significant impact on the lives of our patients.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. 30
- Performs physical exams documents in the medical record orders appropriate laboratory & diagnostic procedures and established presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s). Assists in the OR by serving as first or second assistant during surgical procedures. 20
- Provides appropriate patient care to include completing daily patient care rounds on surgical patients recording patient medical history and physical assessment developing therapeutic care plan ordering diagnostic tests interpreting test results discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for surgical patients. 10
- Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the Physician Assistants knowledge base or scope of practice. 10
- Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention medication and treatment instructions and recommends community resources as needed. 10
- Prepares written prescription orders for as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s). 10
- Triages patient telephone calls. 10
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- BA/BS Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Current PA Physician Assistant License
- Board eligible. PAC required or board eligible (License and certification required within 90 days of employment. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PAC)
- CPR American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
- ACLS certification
- 13 years experience.
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities employees may have access to covered information cardholder data or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws rules and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
