Physician Assistant - Bone & Mineral Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 97.000 - 175.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Vacation & leave

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition remission

Resumo da vaga

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide healthcare services under supervision, conduct physicals, treat and counsel patients, and participate in research coordination.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and adherence to protocols in a hospital or clinic setting. You will perform assessments, interpret tests, and order procedures as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA licensure in MO and/or IL, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC).

Responsabilidades

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Assists physicians during surgery or complex procedures.
• Maintains safety and infection control standards.

Conhecimentos

Adaptability

Communication

Customer Empathy

Detail-Oriented

Epic EHR

HIPAA Compliance

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Relationships

Multitasking

Organizing

Patient Care

Patient Management

Teamwork

Time Management

Formação

Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Descrição da vaga

Position Summary

Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels patients; may, in some instances, prescribe medication.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Required Qualifications

Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Education

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)

Skills

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Customer Empathy
• Detail-Oriented
• Epic EHR
• HIPAA Compliance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Patient Care
• Patient Management
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Grade

S31

Salary Range

$97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.