Physician Assistant - Lafayette - Ochsner Health System

    Ochsner Health System
    Ochsner Health System Lafayette

    4 days ago

    $90,000 - $150,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

    We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

    At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

    Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today

    This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization.

    This job works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with the PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of medical and nursing care; and assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients, teaching of residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education and discharge planning.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
    This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
    Education
    Master?s or Doctorate degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
    OR
    Bachelor?s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
    Work Experience
    Required ? 0
    Preferred ? 3 years? related working experience
    Certifications

    Nurse Practitioner:
    Required - Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist by either AACN or ANCC
    Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
    Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
    Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) must be obtained within 1 year of employment

    Physician Assistant:
    Required - Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified
    Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
    Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
    Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
    Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
    Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
    Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
    Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
    Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
    Job Duties
    Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.

    Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.

    Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology.
    Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.

    Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

    Performs other related duties as required.
    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

    Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

    This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

    The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

    Physical and Environmental Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

    (Constantly:

    activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

    Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work:
    (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible


    NOTE:

    The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

    Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
    Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
    Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

    The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

    There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

    Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

    The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
    Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today

    Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

    Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington,and Washington D.C.

    Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at

    (select option 1) or . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
    Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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