Physician Assistant Per Diem Cardiac Surgery Outpatient Clinic

Brigham & Women's Physicians Organization; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide exceptional patient care in various settings. This role involves conducting thorough assessments, developing tailored care plans, and ensuring high-quality documentation. With a focus on effective communication and emergency response, the successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes. Join a dynamic team that values diverse skills and perspectives, and contribute to a culture of excellence in healthcare. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and counseling to designated patient populations.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops plans of care based on patient assessments.

Skills

Medical History Assessment

Emergency Response

Effective Communication

Quality Control Standards

Patient Relationship Management

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.

-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.

-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.

-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.

-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.