Christ Hospital, Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery - Zero Hour

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition; orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies; Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives; Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families; Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate; Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary; Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies; Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges; Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups; Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals; Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession; Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics

Requirements

Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice; Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Active DEA registration prior to hire; If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire; Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire; Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant; No experience required; Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team; Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record; Excellent communication skills; Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others; Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively; Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job