- Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart review; assesses presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performs appropriate physical examination.
- Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests; seeks other information as needed, including consultation with other providers and other disciplines, for evaluation of illness.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments; educate patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention; recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs; communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer review, chart review, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Actively recruits/screens patients for research projects.
- Supervise Cardiac Non-invasive Stress Testing
- Perform first assist surgical duties (orthopedic, cardiac, vascular or thoracic)
- Perform Preoperative history and physical examinations
- Assist with call duties (orthopedic, cardiac, vascular and thoracic)
- Perform inpatient rounding
- Perform invasive procedures
- Perform invasive procedures including chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, intra-aortic balloon pump, endoscopic vein harvest, radial artery harvest, exposure of femoral artery, minimal and complex wound closures, and arterial monitoring line
- First assist in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery
- Open chest in ICU emergently if needed
- On call for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery in addition to returning nurse and patient calls
- Maintain NCCPA certification, DEA license, and state license
- Yearly teaching of OR staff in various topics
- Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants. Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis
- Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations
- Ability to diagnose and treat complex medical problems, analyze data and develop a plan of care utilizing evidence based medicine
- Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data
- Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques
- Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources
- Skill in case management, time management, problem solving and crisis intervention
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant accredited educational program – accredited by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association
- Licensed as a Physician's Assistant by the State of Wyoming
- Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
- Maintain 100 hours of CME every two years
- Cheyenne Regional RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
- Specialty certifications as required per department/clinic
- Controlled Substance Licensure from the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy
- Federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) licensure
-
Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne, United StatesPHYSI001538 · CORE RESPONSIBILITIES · Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart review; assesses presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performs appropriate ph ...
-
Physician Assistant
1 week ago
Barton Associates Laramie, United StatesJOB TITLE · Physician Assistant - Urgent Care · PROVIDER TYPE · Physician Assistant · SPECIALTY · Urgent Care · JOB TYPE · Locum Tenens · STATE · WY · PRACTICE SETTING · Corporation · DURATION · 42 Days · Job Benefits · Competitive compensation · Travel-related expenses covered · ...
-
Locum Physician Assistant
3 days ago
LocumJobsOnline Cheyenne, United States Full timeLocumJobsOnline is working with to find a qualified Family Practice PA in Wyoming · About The Position · A Hospital Clinic is seeking a Family Medicine Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage. · Explore the unique rock formations and vibrant hot springs at Flaming Gorge Re ...
-
Locum Physician Assistant
1 week ago
LocumTenens Laramie, United States Full timeA facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage. · While in Basin, WY, explore the scenic wonders of the Bighorn Mountains or go fishing in the nearby Bighorn River. · The schedule is 24-hour shifts. Requirements include proficient in ER ...
-
Locum Physician Assistant
2 days ago
LocumJobsOnline Laramie, United States Full timeLocumJobsOnline is working with to find a qualified Emergency Medicine PA in Basin, Wyoming, 82410 · About The Position · A facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage. · While in Basin, WY, explore the scenic wonders of the Bighorn Mo ...
-
Locum Physician Assistant
3 days ago
LocumJobsOnline Laramie, United States Full timeLocumJobsOnline is working with to find a qualified Trauma Surgery PA in Wyoming · About The Position · A level 2 trauma facility is seeking a trauma surgery physician assistant for locum tenens coverage. · Central Wyoming is full of fun activities for you to enjoy while on assi ...
-
Locum Physician Assistant
4 hours ago
LocumTenens Cheyenne, United States Full timeThis healthcare facility serves as a comprehensive regional health center dedicated to providing a wide range of medical services. With state-of-the-art equipment and a commitment to innovative healthcare practices, it offers services including emergency care, general surgery, ma ...
-
Locum Physician Assistant
1 week ago
LocumJobsOnline Cheyenne, United States Full timeLocumJobsOnline is working with to find a qualified Emergency Medicine PA in Basin, Wyoming, 82410 · About The Position · A facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage. · While in Basin, WY, explore the scenic wonders of the Bighorn Mo ...
-
Physician Assistant
6 days ago
Patterns india Cheyenne, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionPA needed- Central, Wyoming · ***DIRECT HIRE*** · Start date- 6/17 · Salary range - $130,000 - $155,000 based on experience. · Signing Bonus and Relocation are negotiable. · $3,500 education reimbursements per year. · **Work hours are 7am - 5pm M ...
-
Locum Physician Assistant
3 days ago
LocumJobsOnline Laramie, United States Full timeLocumJobsOnline is working with to find a qualified Hospitalist PA in Wyoming · About The Position · This healthcare facility serves as a comprehensive regional health center dedicated to providing a wide range of medical services. With state-of-the-art equipment and a commitmen ...
-
Cardiology Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
DocCafe , WY, United StatesDocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Cardiology in Wyoming. · DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. · Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ ...
-
Physicians Assistant PA
1 week ago
Continuum Medical Staffing Wyoming, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionContinuum Medical Staffing is seeking a ER/Acute Care PA for a locums assignment in WY. · This could lead to perm. · Start June 17 for 12 weeks. · Work hours are 7am - 5pm Monday-Thursday, NO CALL needed · PA will have access to Hospitalist/Provid ...
-
Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
Kupplin Worldwide Cheyenne, United StatesWyoming is looking for an ED or Hospitalist Physician Assistant · PA rate: Open rate – submit what you need for your candidate · Start date: 6/17 · Number of openings: 1 · How many weeks: 12 · Shift: Work hours are 7am - 5pm Monday-Thursday, NO CALL needed · State license require ...
-
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
DocCafe , WY, United StatesDocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine in Wyoming. · DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. · Register now to apply for this job and for access to ...
-
nurse practitioner or physician assistant
3 weeks ago
UCHealth Cheyenne, WY , USA, United States· Help make extraordinary things possible. · UCHealth has an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established Primary Care Clinic in Cheyenne, WY. · - Our ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring attitude, excellent commu ...
-
Surgery-Cardiovascular Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
DocCafe , WY, United StatesDocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Surgery-Cardiovascular in Wyoming. · DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. · Register now to apply for this job and for access ...
-
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
NP Now Cheyenne, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to conduct clinical assessments for the people who sacrificed the most for our country · No evenings, no call, no prescribing, low patient volume.You pick when you want to work.Take the be ...
-
Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
4 weeks ago
Matrix Providers Wyoming State, United StatesNurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Matrix Providers -proudly serving America's veteran military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers to perform medical disability exams. Join our network and care for those who served for us. · Matrix Providers is hi ...
-
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
5 days ago
BestMed Wyoming State, United States Part timeWe are a growing network of urgent care clinics. Our rapid growth is a result of our unmatched customer service and genuine compassion towards every single customer. Our clinics offer non-critical, but urgent medical care to patients as an alternative to the emergency room or the ...
-
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
4 weeks ago
UCHealth Medical Group Cheyenne, United StatesHelp make extraordinary things possible. UCHealth has an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established Primary Care Clinic in Cheyenne, WY. Our ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring attitude, excellent communication ...
Physician Assistant - Cheyenne, United States - Memorial Hospital of Laramie County
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionCORE RESPONSIBILITIES
PRACTICE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (determined by department/clinic requirements)
CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
