Full Job Description
The Physician Assistant in Pediatric Neurosurgery works closely with our pediatric neurosurgeons, physician assistants and the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, compassionate care to children with neurosurgical conditions. This role includes assisting in surgeries, managing pre- and post- operative care, conducting patient evaluations and contributing to their ongoing care. The position also includes on-call responsibilities, requiring availability for urgent and emergency care during nights, weekends and holidays.
Physician Assistant With the supervision of a Physician, (as per O.R.C. 4730) the PA-C provides medical care, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions. This medical care may be in a variety of clinical settings. Assesses health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history. Performs a physical exam based upon the age and patient history as per the Supervisory Agreement in place with OSMB. Must be able to work with autonomy within Ohio law under direction of supervising physician. Identifies significant health and medical risk factors. Orders, interprets and evaluates laboratory test and other diagnostic studies to assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Develops a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data. Develops a treatment plan along with the patient and significant others as directed and reviewed by physician. Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law and Akron Children’s Hospital privileges. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through Ohio Board of Medicine and hospital policy. Develops patient education plan. Collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care. May serve as clinical preceptor for PA students. Other duties as assigned. Outpatient Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements. This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements.
- Identifies patient/family needs for discharge (including patient/family) education needs, equipment needs, further home care needs, transportation needs or referrals required.
- Writes prescriptions for patients within scope of practice.
- Communicates appropriately with the primary care physician.
- Selects and orders appropriate tests. (under guidance of physician)
- Writes orders in patient chart, cosigned by a physician as needed.
- Participates in emergency treatment and triages appropriately.
- Maintains confidentiality of all department and patient matters.
- Communicates with families providing written materials and videos when appropriate.
- Competently assists/performs treatments/procedures for patients on their service.
- Competently administers medications.