Full Job Description
The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients in the hospital and clinic, under the direction and responsibility of physician(s).
This is a full-time, exempt position that will support both our Edina Clinic and Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Attend to hospital specific duties as assigned. For example, round on inpatients and attend to requests for a consult.
- Assist surgeon in operating room (e.g., pre-surgery planning, position patient in O.R., check for proper instruments, assist in surgical procedure, close wound, remove patient)
- Attend to patients in the clinic as assigned. This could include independent visits and/or assisting physician(s) as necessary (e.g., room and prep patients; order images; compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination) Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care
- Respond to patient phone messages
- Prescribe medications
- Follow all Colon & Rectal Surgery standards
- Plans, communicates, and manages schedule changes to minimize negative impact on patient care
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- NCCPA certification
- Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
- DEA registration
- Experience with NextGen EHR preferred
- BLS/CPR Certified
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts – to learn more click here.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
- Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
- Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
- Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
- Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel to other work locations, if required
Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:
- Integrity – Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service – Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality – Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation – Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork – Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
Environmental Conditions:
- Hospital/Clinic setting
Notes:
- Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
- This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.