Physician Assistant

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB: Treats and evaluates patients; administers patient care in a particular clinical specialty area, under the direction of the licensed physician. Knowledgeable about patient care diagnosis and treatment, current methods and techniques of practice. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities in accordance with scope of practice and licensure guidelines and in collaboration with and under the direction of the licensed physician.

CONNECTING TO MISSION: Mission & Values: All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the OSRA LLC as it relates to Holy Redeemer’s catholic initiatives. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Assistant License

NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant

CUSTOMER FOCUS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP:

Serves as a role model for Holy Redeemer to patients, residents, families, co-workers and visitors.

Maintains a positive and professional demeanor

Acts in a respectful, supportive and empathetic manner.

Provides appropriate and timely responses to customer concerns or requests.

Demonstrates the Holy Redeemer Mission, Vision, Values and Culture.

Demonstrates effective, courteous and respectful communication skills.

Presents ideas in a clear and concise manner

Accepts responsibility for own work.

Assists coworkers and helps with other duties as assigned.

Adapts to changing priorities and business needs.

Participates in in-services and other functions.

There are times, based upon unusual work volume (increase or decrease), emergencies, or severe weather conditions, when it will become necessary for you to accept and perform a work assignment or assist with tasks which are outside of your regular duties or cross trained assignment in which you possess the basic knowledge and skill to perform the assignment safely

· CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide clinical services to orthopedic patients at the practice.

Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.

Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.

Prescribe Medication as appropriate.

Evaluate and complete medication reviews as appropriate on visits.

Document in patients’ medical records.

Order consultations as appropriate both within and outside the practice

Suture, staple removal.

Educate, counsel, and instruct patients and families (if appropriate) regarding treatment plan.

Perform visits with counter-signature by sponsoring physician.

Assist in OR’s as needed.

Complies with practice, system and departmental policies and procedures

Maintains good communication with all levels of staff, physicians and manufacturers representatives

Punctual and prepared to work at start of shift and returning from breaks

Takes responsibility for learning new skills in the work place

Displays an attitude consistent with the mission and vision

Prepares for annual evaluation by reviewing goals and preparing a summary of efforts and prepares appropriate goals for coming year

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of desk work, sitting, walking, standing. Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 40 lbs.

EOE