Physician Assistant - Baltimore, United States - Mercy Medical Center Mary Catherine Bunting Center

Description

Physician Assistant

• Dictates admission and daily progress notes, orders, and directs discharge planning & follow up, and works to improve the quality of care & patient satisfaction. Implements strategies to decrease length of stay & re-admission rates on the inpatient service
• Educates patients and/or families about the urology condition, discharge planning, preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Works collaboratively with other specialties in coordination and communication of patient care needs
• Maintains accurate and confidential electronic medical records: documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, discharge summaries and consultations consistent with state regulatory standards
• Works to collaborate with physicians, residents, and fellows, which facilitates timely consultative and referral services
• Will be instrumental in the development of care pathways and protocols for Urology service line
• Active involvement with quality improvement initiatives as well as best practice models for hospital and Urology
• Integrates education, research, leadership, and consultation into clinical role and functions in collegial relationships with nursing peers, physicians, and professionals and others who influence the healthcare environment
• Participate in resident and staff education, independent or requested consultation, research, and administrative actvities
• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workships, professional literature, or "hands on training" and assimiliates this knowledge into clinical practice

• Must possess a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited school.
• Two years of experience as a practicing PA/NP preferred.
• Must possess a State of Maryland Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License, in good standing.
• Certification Requirements - CPR