Job Summary :
Scheduled for 72 hours bi-weekly. 1.5 weekends/month. Some holiday requirements. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-730pm Saturday and Sunday 830am-4pm The role of the Physician Assistant is to functionally support and extend the role of the Physician by providing patient-focused evaluation and communication. Provides care for specific patients under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Physician. At all times, the Physician Assistant will function in accordance with the applicable articles of Indiana Code regulating the practice of the Physician Assistant. As changes to Indiana Code are advanced, the Physician Assistant will comply with those requirements as well. Under current Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, all medical record entries and/or orders written by the Physician Assistant require later Physician authentication. Additionally, all patients must be seen and evaluated by the physician of record at least once every 24 hours (inpatient only). A Physician will directly supervise procedures unless competency and Physician approval is documented.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Operates with a high level of autonomy through use of excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills as applicable to patients in the acute care setting and clinic setting.
a. Conducts appropriately detailed assessments/evaluations of patients and families which may include health histories, physical examinations and evaluation of health risk factors;
b. Orders and interprets lab, radiographic, bedside records, and other clinical data sources in the context of the patients diagnosis(ses) and condition;
c. Establishes medical diagnosis(ses);
d. Orders and evaluates diagnostic studies;
e. Performs and monitors therapeutic procedures;
f. Documents historical, physical, assessment and plan information to the medical record.
2. In conjunction with the Physician, nursing and other health care disciplines, the Physician Assistant is responsible to evaluate and help direct the individualized care of patients.
3. Prescribes and regulates medications per written physician practice agreement and in compliance with prescriptive authority requirements.
4. Performs and documents results of History and Physical examination for admission, observation, consultation or clinic visit for assigned patients.
5. Performs daily, pertinent bedside evaluation and records appropriate progress note for physician review and authentication. (Inpatient only)
6. Prepares discharge paperwork, including discharge summary, for assigned patients on the day prior to or day of discharge. At the ICC/OM, discharge summary completed prior to patient discharge.
7. Writes admitting, daily, and discharge orders appropriate to the patient’s condition and plan of care. (Inpatient only)
8. Works collaboratively with Physician(s) in an environment that engenders teamwork to be certain that care is rendered efficiently.
9. Communicates regularly and effectively with patients and their families.
10. Communicates regularly and effectively with referring physicians and support staff (such as nursing, rehabilitative services, etc.)
11. At least daily and as needed for appropriate clinical input, meets with Physician(s) to review results of evaluation and planned care.
12. Supports and participates in focused quality, safety and utilization studies as requested to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care.
13. Alerts Physician(s) to acute declines in patient status, critical lab values and/or radiographic findings to review planned treatment or request bedside evaluation by Physician.
14. Complies with applicable medical staff rules and regulations and health information management policies to support an accurate and complete medical record.
15. Prepares required billing materials and submits to billing in a timely manner.
16. Shares in on-call rotation with physician back-up available. (Not applicable at ICC/OM)
17. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience Required:
1.Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program.
2. Must maintain required continuing medical education
3. Previous work experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
Mandatory Licensure/Certifications:
1. Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants.
2. Licensed to practice in Indiana.
Work Shift :
Day & Evening Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
