ENT Otolaryngology PA: Surgical Care & Patient Impact

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tacoma (WA); Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Physician Assistant (PA) is assigned to the Otolaryngology Section within Surgical Service at VA Puget Sound. The PA participates in all aspects of the Otolaryngology program including outpatient, inpatient, procedural, and perioperative care.

The incumbent evaluates and manages patients, assists in surgical procedures, performs office-based procedures, coordinates care, and contributes to administrative, quality improvement, and educational activities.

Qualifikationen

• Performs histories and physical examinations.
• Assists ENT surgeons in the operating room and perioperative care.
• Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice and coordinates care.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and manage patients in ENT; coordinate outpatient and inpatient care.
• Assist in surgical procedures and perioperative care.
• Prescribe medications within scope; order labs and imaging as needed.
• Participate in QA activities and team meetings.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Surgical assistance

Patient education

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Physician Assistant license

Tools

EMR systems

PACS

Jobbeschreibung

The Physician Assistant (PA) is assigned to the Otolaryngology Section within Surgical Service at VA Puget Sound. The PA participates in all aspects of the Otolaryngology program including outpatient, inpatient, procedural, and perioperative care.

The incumbent evaluates and manages patients, assists in surgical procedures, performs office-based procedures, coordinates care, and contributes to administrative, quality improvement, and educational activities.