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    Physician Assistant Surgical, Colorectal - Erie, United States - Highmark Health

    Highmark Health
    Highmark Health Erie, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Company :
    Allegheny Health Network


    Job Description :

    GENERAL OVERVIEW:


    This job identifies and manages medical and surgical problems within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice in a surgical setting.

    This is a Monday - Friday schedule with weekend call rotation


    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. (30%)


    Performs physical exams, documents in the medical record, orders appropriate laboratory & diagnostic procedures and established presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s).

    Assists in the OR by serving as first or second assistant during surgical procedures. (20%)


    Provides appropriate patient care to include completing daily patient care rounds on surgical patients, recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for surgical patients.

    (10%)


    Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice.

    (10%)


    Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed.

    (10%)

    Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s). (10%)

    Triages patient telephone calls. (10%)

    Performs all other duties as assigned or required.


    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Minimum

    BA/BS Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

    Current PA Physician Assistant License

    Board eligible. PA-C required or board eligible (License and certification required within 90 days of employment. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C)

    CPR Certification

    Preferred

    ACLS certification

    1-3 years' experience.

    Disclaimer:

    The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title.

    It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.


    Compliance Requirement:

    This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


    As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.

    In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

    Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct.

    This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.


    Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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    Req ID:
    J242000
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