Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery Per Diem OMC
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Brick
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
The Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the
day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with,
and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and
responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary
and generally accepted medical standards.
Responsibilities
1. Obtains a details and accurate history, and identifies problems
and presents information to the supervising physician. 2. Charts
via written, dictation, or electronic means: admission notes,
history and physical examinations, consultations, daily patient
encounter notes, urgent evaluation notes, minor procedure notes,
and brief post-operative notes as it pertains to patients in the
inpatient or outpatient setting; present this information to the
supervising physician. 3. Prescribes medications in accordance with
federal and state laws and regulations under supervision of
licensed physician if approved by the New Jersey Board of Medical
Examiners. Under the guidance and direction of supervising
physician and in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Medical
Examiners, Prescribe controlled dangerous substances only with
current state CDS license and DEA number; the physicians assistant
signs his/her own name and license number, as well as the
supervising physician. 4. Assists a supervising surgeon in the
operating room when a qualified assistant physician is not
required, and a second assistant is deemed necessary by the
supervising surgeon. 5. Assists supervising physician in a
procedure room when a qualified physician is present and it is
deemed that a qualified assistant physician is not needed. 6.
Writes post-operative/post procedure note(s) and order(s) for
supervising physician. 7. Acts as a first line person responsible
for all the post procedure management of patients as requested by
the primary physician. 8. Starts IVs, inserts foley catheters and
nasogastric tubes, irrigates foley catheters, orders transfusions
of blood and products, venipuncture, and debriedments. 9. Exhibit
organizational, communication and leadership skills, initiative,
accountability, responsibility, appropriate judgment, and decision
making. 10. Assist supervising physician with office hours and
functions as an advocate for patients by managing prescription
prior authorization, serving as a clinical expert to obtain
surgical prior authorization requiring validation of medical
necessity, and resolve issues associated with patient messages that
require clinical support. 11. Participates in research trails
collecting, aggregating and entering data. 12. Identifies the needs
of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care
that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language,
hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes
communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s)
at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
13. Function as a resource to health care personnel and participate
in their educational programs. 14. Greets patients and visitors in
a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Smiles, making
patients/visitors feel welcome and important; makes direct eye
contact; responds promptly to patients' needs. 15. Adheres to the
standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational
Competencies. 16. Displays an understanding and awareness of and
performs all duties in accordance with the Hospital's Mission and
Vision Statements. 17. Adheres to all Hospital infection control
and safety policies. 18. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies
and standards of behavior. 19. Other duties and/or projects as
assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful
completion of an approved physicians assistant program, accredited
by the AMA Council on Medical Education. Education, Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Preferred: Licenses and Certifications
Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. Basic Cardiac Life
Support Certification required Licenses and Certifications
Preferred: Prior surgical experience preferred.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza
Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to
send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.
Keywords: Hackensack Meridian Health, Toms River , Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery Per Diem OMC, Healthcare , Brick, New Jersey
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