Physician Assistant-Bryan Neurology

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Physician Network in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Physician Assistant to provide medical services under supervision of a licensed physician. Responsibilities include exams, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing illnesses, and promoting health and prevention.

The role requires Nebraska PA licensure, DEA prescriptive authority, and BLS certification; prior adult or family practice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Nebraska PA licensure required.
• DEA prescriptive authority required.
• BLS certification required.
• Integrated practice agreement with a physician per Nebraska law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments including history and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans and education.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies.
• Document care and coordinate with health professionals; ensure coding compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical collaboration

Medical documentation

Education

Physician Assistant licensure (Nebraska)

DEA prescriptive authority

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The BPN Physician Assistant provides medical services to assigned patients under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, the BPN Physician Assistant emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies; and teaching and counseling individuals and groups.

The BPN Physician Assistant practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to diagnose, treat and manage health problems.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. 2. *Conducts patient assessments including obtaining a relevant health and medical history; performs a physical examination based on age and history; performs or orders preventive and diagnostic procedures based on the patient’s age and history and identifies health and medical risk factors.
3. 3. *Diagnoses patients by synthesizing and analyzing the collected data; formulates a differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results.
4. 4. *Identifies and implements a patient treatment plan which may include ordering additional diagnostic tests; selects appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions; develops a patient education plan; makes appropriate treatment referrals.
5. 5. *Implements patient care plans based on scientific principles, theoretical knowledge, and clinical expertise; accurately conducts and interprets diagnostic tests; accurately prescribes pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies; provides relevant patient education; makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies as needed.
6. 6. *Determines the effectiveness of patient treatment plans; documents patient care outcomes; reassesses and modifies treatment plans as necessary to achieve health and medical goals.
7. 7. Participates as a team member in the provision of health and medical care; interacts and collaborates with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care.
8. 8. *Accurately documents patient findings, treatment plans and evaluations; documents interventions appropriately to ensure coding compliance for reimbursement purposes.
9. 9. *Maintains patient confidentiality per departmental and facility protocols and procedures.
10. 10. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Physician Assistant licensure from the State of Nebraska required. Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required. Prior adult or family practice experience preferred. Integrated practice agreement with the medical provider as required by Nebraska State law. Completion of the Bryan Physician Network credentialing and re-credentialing process required for employment.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.