FLEX Per Diem Critical Care APP

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Wilkes-Barre, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Physician Assistant to collaborate with physicians in providing care to new and established patients. The role requires autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, with the ability to order testing and interpret results within the physician's scope.

The PA will work with nurses and staff, and may include patient education and triage as needed. Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant is preferred; the environment emphasizes collaboration, safety, and

Qualifications

• Provides care to new or established patients.
• Prescribes medications within scope of practice.
• Orders testing and interprets results as appropriate.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and staff to optimize care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
• Makes entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate.
• 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 risk to patient health.
• Performs procedures within the PA scope of practice.
• Communicates with collaborating physician, patient, PCP and staff through phone or other means.
• Educates patient and family in understandable language.
• Interprets and follows policies to meet goals and deadlines.

Skills

Patient care

Autonomy

Clinical assessment

Prescribing medications

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Interpretes 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.

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

About Geisinger

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.