Employment Type : Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY\:
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by\: providing acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES\:
Quality/No Harm\: ? Provides care to patients in a safe environment. ? Manages acute, episodic outpatient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population to include\: ? Health assessment, including basic physical and school health examinations. ? Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing. ? Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis. ? Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols. ? Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary. ? Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management. ? Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care. ? Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues. Customer Experience\: ? Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community. Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options. ? Facilitates development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care. Stewardship\: ? Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.? Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner.
Qualification:QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED\:
? Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or APRN program with First Assist Certification; Masters of Science preferred. ? Current PA license or APRN. ? Certification by the NCCPA. ? One year of related clinical experience preferred. ? Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology. ? Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change ? Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain ? Must be able to speak and understand the English language. ? Must be able to work with minimal supervision in various outpatient settings; is motivated, self- directed and demonstrates initiative. ? Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. ? Maintains membership in an applicable national professional organization. ? Participates and promotes public relations events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS\:
? Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to perform clinical tasks. ? Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop. ? Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. ? Must be able to pass color blind test in order to perform those point-of-care tests requiring color changes.
MENTAL DEMANDS\:
? Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio-economic statuses. ? Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations. ? Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues. ? Oversees clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations. ? Participates in clinical experience of students. ? Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect. ? Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities. ? Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations.