PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - NIGHTS HOSPITAL MEDICINE

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare, located in Saginaw, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to provide outstanding patient care and support to the physician team. This position requires a current license to practice in Michigan and certification as a Physician Assistant.

Key responsibilities include direct patient assessments, assisting physicians with hospital admissions, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient care with limited history in a timely manner.
• Willing to obtain ACLS Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Experience in patient care settings is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessments and treatments.
• Assist physicians with admissions and discharges.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Knowledge of medical practices

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Current Licensure to practice in Michigan

Graduate from an accredited institution

Certification as a Physician Assistant

ACLS Certification

2 years of experience as a PA (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. The PA will function in a supervised and independent capacity with the Covenant HealthCare physician team. Supervision, where necessary, will be provided by the practice’s designated supervising physician.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
  • Strong patient assessment skills; taking medical history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, performing physical exam and treating illnesses and injuries.
  • Perform hospital H&Ps, Discharge Summaries and subsequent care.
  • Prescribe medication within the scope of licensure and facility limitations.
  • Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and risk factor modification.
• Physician Support
  • Assist physician with hospital inpatient admission, consultations and discharges under direct supervision.
  • Assist with inpatient rounding.
  • Keep in contact with physician regarding patient updates/change of status, test results and new admissions.
  • Assist with patient paperwork such as disability forms, prior authorizations, and prescription refills.
• Quality Assurance
  • Participates and/or directs regulatory activities in compliance with CLIA, HFAP, OSHA, EMTALA, and Corporate Compliance/Covenant guidelines.
  • Work with Office Manager/Coordinator in developing clinical protocols for practice.
  • Timely coding and documentation of services provided.
• Customer Service
  • Maintains a professional, courteous and compassionate approach to patients and staff. Models Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Values. Keeps our Promise of Caring.
  • Participates and/or directs regulatory activities in compliance with CLIA, HFAP, OSHA, EMTALA, and Corporate Compliance/Covenant guidelines.
  • Work with Office Manager/Coordinator in developing clinical protocols for practice.
  • Timely coding and documentation of services provided.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience
  • Current Licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
  • Graduate from an accredited institution.
  • Certification as a Physician Assistant.
  • Continuing medical education as required by the certification body.
  • ACLS Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment
  • Preferred: 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Knowledge in the specialty of the practice for which the position is posted is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Covenant systems, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications and treatments, delivery of care and documentation of care.
  • Knowledge of computer programs and applications.
  • Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, billing and reimbursement.
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
  • Computer literate, must be able to work with an EMR system while providing patient care.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships.
  • Analytical skills necessary to plan, develop, and administer care to a wide variety of patients.
  • Ability to assess and treat patients with limited history and background in a timely manner.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
  • Make decisions within scope of training and practice.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Constant handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and near vision.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, midrange vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. or more.
• Occasional sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, tasting, smelling, and far vision.