Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist OR

Position #: 24000BOD
Position: Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist OR
UH Facility: Elyria Medical Center
Shift: Variable
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Elyria

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

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%)

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree from an accredited PA educational program (Required)
Other Accredited Program: Graduate completion from an accredited Surgical Assistant Program. (Required)

Work Experience

1+ years as a PA (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated skills in related to Informatics Technology. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Physician Assistant (PA) (Required) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required) and
Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire) and
Maintain national PA Certification (Required)
Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire) and

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

Travel Requirements

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LOCATION

UH Elyria Medical Center

For more than 110 years, UH Elyria Medical Center has served the health care needs of the residents of Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County.

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