Surgical Physician Assistant (JR232823)

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Full time

$84.23

Overview: <p>The practice of a physician assistant shall include medical services within the education, training and experience of the physician<br />assistant that are delegated by the supervising physician. Medical services rendered may include, but are not limited to: obtaining patient histories and performing physical examinations; ordering and/or performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; formulating a diagnosis; developing and implementing a treatment plan; monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; assisting in surgical procedures; offering counseling and education to meet patient needs; making appropriate referrals.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Surgical Physician Assistant, in an emergency, shall be authorized to treat any medical disease and/or perform any medical and surgical procedures at the hospital for affiliates. An emergency, for these purposed, is defined as a situation in which any delay in administering treatment would result in serious harm to the patient or an immediate threat to life of the patient and that a qualified practitioner is not immediately available.</p> <p>The activities listed above may be performed in any setting authorized by the supervising physician, including but not limited to,<br />clinics, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other institution settings.</p> <p>In addition to the Core Skills listed here, Surgical PA&rsquo;s will request validation to perform department specific skills.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Obtains patient histories and performs physical examinations; ordering and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; formulating diagnosis, developing and implementing a treatment plan.</li> <li>Prescribes medications for the patient.&nbsp;</li> <li>Communicates effectively with members of the health care team and the patient and involved others.</li> <li>Participates in a team approach to health care, by acting as a liason between members of the primary care team;&nbsp;</li> <li>Performs emergency, lifesaving procedures in the presence of life threatening situations such as: cardiac arrest, massive hemorrhage or similar problems. &nbsp;Technical skills include but are not limited to, providing basic life support and advanced life support.</li> <li>In collaboration with the Attending Physician and other health care providers, coordinates the care of the patient.</li> <li>Appropriately performs special procedures.</li> <li>Assists the Orthopaedic Surgeons in the OR, for both inpatient and ambulatory cases.</li> <li>Performs other duties as necessary.</li> <li>Attend daily teaching conference and attending rounds.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>BS Required, MS preferred</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physician&rsquo;s Assistant program required</li> <li>NYS License and registration as Physician Assistant required</li> <li>NCCPA certification required</li> <li>OHS Fit Test</li> <li>OHS Annual Assessment</li> </ul>