PA - Trauma

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge seeks a Physician Assistant to assess, plan, and provide patient care under a physician's supervision. You will perform comprehensive exams, document medical data, and participate in rounds with multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves leadership of tasks within scope of practice, ordering tests, managing inpatient care, and communicating plans to families. Strong clinical judgment and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences.
• State licensure as Physician Assistant in Louisiana; NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS certification and ongoing professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care.
• Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients and Emergency patients with documentation.
• Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care including tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition and medications.
• Under attending physician, conducts minor procedures as needed.
• Adheres to Clinical Practice Guidelines within scope of practice.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates plans to team and families.
• Initiates emergency care when needed in lieu of Attending Physician.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences

Physician Assistant License (LA)

NCCPA Certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Job Description

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients and Emergency patients. Evaluates and collaborates with attending physician providing documentation of medical findings and plan of care.
• Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care such as ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition, and medications as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Attending Physician, conducts minor procedures as needed including insertion and removal of central venous catheters, chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, venous punctures, arterial punctures, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubations, PIC lines, and bedside ultrasonography.
• Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with supervising physician.
• Partnership and Collaboration
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates treatment plans to the physician, nursing staff and patient families.
• Quality
• Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.
• Other Duties as Assigned or Asked
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences see licensure requirments
• Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization. Current BLS Certfication; NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants