PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Independence Health System; Monroe Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford County seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care services in an inpatient environment. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, a current PA license, and at least one year of inpatient experience. Responsibilities include assessing patients and ensuring care standards are met. This is a night shift position involving frequent standing, walking, and interaction with patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education.
• Current PA Physician Assistant license certified by NCCPA.
• One year inpatient experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services in an inpatient setting.
• Manage patients according to established standards.

Skills

Patient care

Inpatient experience

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Job Category: NURSING

Requisition Number: PHYSI025255

Locations: Showing 1 location

Night shift
7 On - 7 Off
Provides patient care services, including assessing and managing patients in the inpatient environment, by following established standards and practices within the practice specific specialty.

Responsibilities

Includes providing patient care services in an inpatient environment in accordance with established standards and practices within the specialty.

Education

Minimum: Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education

Preferred: N/A

Registration/Certification/Licensure

Current PA Physician Assistant license, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances. Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of the Medical Staff Office.

Experience

Minimum: One year inpatient experience

Preferred: Five years experience working as an inpatient Physician Assistant.

Other Requirements

N/A

Status

Exempt

Physical Requirements

• Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
• Walking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT
• Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT
• Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
• Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
• Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
• Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
• Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL
• Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT
• Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
• Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
• Finger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT
• Seeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Hearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Accre Physician Assist Pr or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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