Physician Assistant. – Orthopedics/Spine –

Position #: 240000IH
Position: Physician Assistant. – Orthopedics/Spine –
UH Facility: Medical Practices / Mgmt Services Org
Shift: Days
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F

City: Beachwood

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ABOUT US

Your Nursing Talent Can Be The Difference.

Our UH health system cares for more than a million patients a year, one patient at a time. You chose a career in nursing because you wanted to help; to improve lives, including your own; and to have real impact. When it comes to choosing the perfect place to share and grow your talents, you deserve to be among those who share your passion and dedication too. That’s us.

Join Us and Be the difference in Advancing the Science of Health and the Art of Compassion.

We combine the best of evidence-based nursing with personalized care to provide the best healing experience for those we serve. The result is a different level of patient-focused healthcare and a different caliber of opportunity for our nurses.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. At University Hospitals, this is more than just our mission. These words embody the opportunities available to the many world-class doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and support staff that choose to join UH and Be the Difference.

A Brief Overview
The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a PA as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws:

What you will do

Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/pts/customers (10%)
Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/co-workers (10%)
Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%)
Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)
Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited PA educational program Required

Experience Qualifications

1+ years as a PA Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
Must have computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
Have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination Required and
Maintain state license by the Ohio Board of Medicine Required and
Practice with a supervising physician Upon Hire Required and
Maintain national PA Certification Required
Required and
Preferred

Physical Demands

Standing – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Sitting – Rarely
Lifting – Frequently (50 lbs)
Carrying – Frequently (50 lbs)
Pushing – Frequently (50 lbs)
Pulling – Frequently (50 lbs)
Climbing – Occasionally (50 lbs)
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping – Frequently
Kneeling – Frequently
Crouching – Frequently
Crawling – Occasionally
Reaching – Frequently
Handling – Frequently
Grasping – Frequently
Feeling – Constantly
Talking – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly

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LOCATION

Working at University Hospitals

Careers at University Hospitals offers opportunities to provide care locally in the Cleveland area with the power to impact healthcare nationwide. As a leader in our industry, our staff share a commitment to Be the Difference in the lives of our patients and our communities, from Northeast Ohio and beyond. Take a look at this video to discover how we’re building an organization for the future, today. Note: video content was obtained prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of University Hospitals to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions or other conditions of employment are all made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status in accordance with Federal and Ohio law. A qualified individual with a disability will be considered for employment on the same basis as non- disabled applicants if he/she can perform the essential functions of the job sought, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without imposing a direct threat to the health or safety of others or him/herself. EEO is the Law

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