Physician Assistant- Neonatology

Full-time Physician Assistant Position- Neonatology Experience Required

Exempt, Full time benefits eligible

Provides healthcare to individuals or groups that requires knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession’s Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Advanced License.

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Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient

Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.? Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members.

Engages in the ?community of the work unit? by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement.

Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.

Commits to continued professional development of self and others.

Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.

EDUCATION: Master of Science degree or equivalent provision

LICENSURE: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio

CERTIFICATIONS: Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)Bend/twist Squat/kneel, Climb stairs or ladders, Flexing /extending of the neck, Reaching above shoulder, Hand usage- grasping, gripping and turning, Driving, Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. may need assistance, Exposure to Blood and/or bodily fluids, Exposure to Communicable diseases and/or pathogens, Exposure to chemicals/ medications, Usage of Patient equipment

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)Standing, Walking, Repetitive hand/arm usage

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)Sitting, Computer skills, Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Depth perception-vision Color vision Seeing- far/nearPeripheral visionProblem solving skills,Decision making skills, Interpreting data skills

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.EOE M/F/Disability/Vet