CVTS - Physician Assistant Per Diem

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Department in a per diem capacity. The PA will work with physicians to evaluate and manage patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate follow-up care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's and preferably a Master's degree in Physician Assistant, NCCPA certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required).
• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred).
• NCCPA Certification (National certification).
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Provides care to new or established patients in collaboration with the physician.
• Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
• Orders testing and interprets results; prescribes medications within PA scope.
• Maintains electronic medical record entries; coordinates with staff and physicians.
• Triage and educate patients; communicates with patients and families.
• Performs procedures within PA license scope and supports care planning.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Autonomous decision-making

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger's Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Department is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the department in a per diem capacity located at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Job Duties

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the physician assistant. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
• Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
• Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
• Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Experience

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.