Pediatric Physician Assistant (PA) Full-Time Rotating

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant (PA) to rotate days and nights in a pediatric inpatient setting. The PA will provide care to neonates through age 21, following established standards and practicing under PA licensure in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities include exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, prescriptions, and family education. The role requires two years of pediatric PA experience and the ability to obtain prescriptive authority

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved Physician Assistant program and be licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of two years as a Pediatric Physician Assistant.
• Ability to obtain prescriptive authority within 90 days of hire.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and obtain medical histories.
• Order labs and diagnostic procedures as appropriate.
• Interpret data to form preliminary diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications per state law and guidelines.
• Communicate with parents/families about conditions and care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health and prevention.
• Coordinate care with other clinicians and specialists.
• Handle administrative tasks and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

PA licensure in PA

Pediatric PA experience

Prescriptive authority within PA

Clinical assessment & diagnostics

Family communication

Education

Accredited PA program completed

Job description

Description

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant (PA) that is willing to rotate both days and nights.

The PA will provide patient care services, including assessing and managing patients in the inpatient environment, by following established standards and practices. The PA will provide care to neonates, infants and children from birth to 21 years of age and must have a PA license to practice in Pennsylvania. This position will rotate both days and nights working three 12 hour shift one week and three 12 hour shifts and one 8 hour shift the next week, totaling 80 hours every pay period.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform complete physical exams and obtains complete medical history and records findings.


2. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.


3. Interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.


4. Prescribe medications in compliance with state law.


5. Provide support as well as information regarding patient’s condition, progress, and plan of care to parents/family, referring and consulting physicians.


6. Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.


7. Provide continuity of patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals as appropriate.


8. Initiate or complete administrative tasks and acquires all necessary information, instructions, and materials as required.


9. Participate in activities that contribute to education and research.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program required.


2. Possess current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.


3. Possess 2 years of experience as a Pediatric Physician Assistant


4. Ability to obtain prescriptive authority in the State of Pennsylvania. This must be completed within 90 days of hire.


5. Analytical ability to evaluate patient care and assists in the development of policies and procedures.


6. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with medical staff, family members and all levels of personnel of The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh.


7. Emotional and mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under the daily pressures of stressful and/or emergency situations.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Partially active and partially sedentary position.


2. Must be physically able to access the patients in The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and also be able to sit for long periods of time.


3. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry 10-50 pounds as required to access medical equipment, file boxes, supplies, etc.


4. Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and courteous manner with other staff and guests.


5. Manual dexterity necessary to operate medical equipment, computer, telephone system, and other equipment typically found in The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh environment.