PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - GENERAL Job at Elliot Professional Services
Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (per diem) Needed for Elliot Hospital, Manchester NH
- POSITION SUMMARY
- Provides assessment, treatment and education of patients. Coordinates treatment with agencies and organizations for the delivery of care. Provides care in a professional, efficient and ethical manner, as well as in accordance with the standards and recommendations of Joint Commission, applicable laws and regulations of the State of New Hampshire, and philosophy of Elliot Health System (EHS).
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care - Whether in the inpatient or outpatient setting, provides assessment of individuals by obtaining a comprehensive history, examines the patient to obtain objective physical data and supporting information through laboratory and imaging modalities, formulates a differential diagnosis and develops a reasonable treatment plan to include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, making appropriate referrals as indicated. Collaborates with nursing, support personnel and administration in matters affecting patient care. Ensures the protection of patient rights and adherence to HIPAA regulations. Ensures appropriate handoff communications are accomplished.
- Documentation of Services - Maintains ongoing documentation of patient interventions within the time frame established by EPN/EPS policy, to include documentation of initial assessment, treatment plans, progress notes and any other patient interactions, to include telephone calls.
- Quality Improvement - Participates in Network QI activities that, at a minimum, are necessary for Joint Commission accreditation and to comply with the bylaws of the Medical Staff of the Elliot Hospital.
- Office/Unit Operations - Works with staff to maintain the efficient operation of the practice, collaborating with nursing, support personnel, and administration in matters affecting the efficient operation of the practice. Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with practitioners and co-workers to achieve departmental objectives. Regularly attends departmental and State of the Network meetings. Regularly reads communications regarding network updates and projects and contributes to efforts as indicated.
- Patient Experience - Communicates effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnoses, goals, treatment plans and medications to achieve patients expectations, provide timely results and engages them in their care. Has not been subject to a formal review of a patient complaint by a hospital committee.
- Credentialing Submits - Credentialing and re-credentialing information to the Office Manager in a timely fashion once requested by Medical Staff Service Department.
- Policies and Procedures - Adheres to all Elliot policies and procedures including, but not limited to; infection control procedures, safety procedures, Universal Precautions, patient confidentiality and security policies.
- On-Call Responsibilities - Participates in call coverage as required with other providers, which includes coverage of other practices as defined by the call group, Elliot Hospital, and nursing facilities. Responds to ED pages within 15 minutes.
- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Proficiency with EMR and excellent documentation skills.
- Excellent patient safety and quality skills
- Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to patient s age, physical ability and intellectual capacity and that is culturally sensitive.
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE
- Education: Successful completion of a basic physician assistant program. Must be certified from the National Commission for Certification of PA's board certification. Knowledge of expanded practice skills and in-depth knowledge of inpatient medical care.
- Experience:
- Certification/Licensure: State PA board certified; Pharmacy board certified; National Board certification of PA's.
- Software/Hardware:
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Schedule:
- Other:
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