Physician Assistant

Charleston Area Medical Center; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center in Beckley is seeking a Physician Assistant in Cardiology to support physicians with patient care, diagnostic procedures, and treatment planning. The role requires PA licensure and a post-graduate credential, with responsibilities including history-taking, data gathering, patient summaries, and coordinating related tests.

The position operates under physician supervision with a standard full-time schedule in Beckley, WV, and offers negotiable compensation.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate required by WVBOM.
• Physician Assistant licensure required.
• Ability to obtain and interpret patient information for assessment and care.

Responsibilities

• Augment physician data gathering to support care planning.
• Screen patients to determine need for medical attention.
• Review records and take patient history for initial evaluation or follow-up.
• Prepare patient summaries and initiate labs/imaging orders as needed.
• Identify abnormal findings and assist in emergency management when required.
• Comply with scheduling, overtime, and on-call policies.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency management

Medical history

Clinical assessment

Education

Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate

PA licensure

Job description

Physician Assistant -- Cardiology Beckley -- Beckley-1836 Harper Road (Job ID: 79906)

Provides optimum assistance to physicians through the performance of a wide variety of health care services, such as patient care tasks, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant shall, under appropriate direction and supervision by a Physician, augment the Physician's data gathering abilities in order to assist the supervising Physician in reaching decisions and instituting care plans for the Physician's patients. A Physician Assistant shall have, as a minimum, the knowledge and competency to perform the following functions and may under appropriate supervision perform them; this list is not intended to be specific of all-inclusive: Screen patients to determine need for medical attention. Review patient records to determine health status. Take a patient history. Record pertinent patient data. Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatments of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition. Prepare patient summaries. Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory and radiological studies. Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination, and commonly performed laboratory studies. Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns, hemorrhage. Demonstrate a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology and abbreviations. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program (Required) Per WVBOM, a person seeking licensure must demonstrate to the board's satisfaction that he or she:A) Obtained a baccalaureate or master's degree from an accredited program of instruction for physician assistants;B) Prior to July 1, 1994, graduated from an approved program of instruction in primary health care or surgery; or(C) Prior to July 1, 1983, was certified by the Board of Medicine as a physician assistant then classified as Type B;

Credentials

Physician Assistant, Licensed (Required)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hire

Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hire

Work Schedule

Days

Status

Full Time Regular 1.0

Location

US:WV:Beckley

Salary

Negotiable

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Brianna L. Chin [e-mail]