Physician Assistant Otolaryngology-OLOL Head and Neck
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant assesses plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient performs comprehensive physical examinations and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education experience professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care
- Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients MET patients and Emergency patients. Evaluates and collaborates with attending physician providing documentation of medical findings and plan of care.
- Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care such as ordering diagnostic tests labs x-rays nutrition and medications as appropriate.
- Under the direction of the Attending Physician conducts minor procedures as needed including insertion and removal of central venous catheters chest tubes indwelling venous and arterial catheters venous punctures arterial punctures nasogastric tubes bladder catheters lumbar punctures endotracheal intubations PIC lines and bedside ultrasonography.
- Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with supervising physician.
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates treatment plans to the physician nursing staff and patient families.
- Quality
- Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.
- Other Duties as Assigned or Asked
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences see licensure requirments
- Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization. Current BLS Certfication; NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more
