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Independence Health System lists this PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IV - FULL TIME-SPINE -NEUROSURGERY opportunity in unity township, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IV - FULL TIME-SPINE -NEUROSURGERY
Evaluates, examines, diagnose, and treats patients in collaboration with their supervising and or substitute supervising physician according to established guidelines and protocols. Maintains and promotes the well-being of the patient through preventative healthcare and guidance. May provide care in both the hospital and outpatient setting. May include weekends and shift work. Includes surgical first assist responsibilities.
1. Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
2. Ensures the assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect care of the patient is delivered in accordance with all appropriate licensing boards, hospital policies, procedures, and all other professional standards.
a. Collects patient assessment data in a systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
b. Performs systematic physical exam and history of present illness.
c. Documents assessment data, history of present illness and physical findings as appropriate in the medical record within established time frame.
d. Involves patient and family and other healthcare providers when appropriate directed by individual physician practice.
e. Prescribes appropriate medications based on the patient's condition per state prescriptive authority guidelines and the Excela Health Allied Health Committee directed by individual physician practice.
3. Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant.
a. Solves problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from supervising physician as appropriate
b. Maintains accountability for actions taken
c. Effectively functions as a resource person
d. Functions as a patient advocate
e. Performs effectively in the role of preceptor for new employees
f. Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational costs.
g. Completes competencies required annually.
4. Assists in the department's compliance with state, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies
a. Assists in the preparation for surveys/inspections
b. Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
c. Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory requirements.
d. Participates in health system/office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills.
5. Provides for patient safety in compliance with nursing, hospital, and physician practice guidelines and policies.
a. Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care
b. Assumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations
c. Responds effectively during emergency situations
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