Physician Assistant, Critical Care

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Physician Assistant in Critical Care. Responsibilities include patient management, daily rounds, and documentation in a high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate holds at least a Bachelor's Degree, possess a current PA License, and is capable of working within a dynamic healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Current PA License or eligible within 90 days.
• 1-3 years’ critical care or emergency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily patient care rounds and manage critical care patients.
• Document patient care in electronic records.
• Educate patients and families on health and treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Current PA Physician Assistant License

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Identifies and manages medical problems within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice in a critical care setting.

• Provides appropriate patient care to include completing daily patient care rounds on critical care patients, recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing plan of care, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, coordinating discharge plan (40%)
• Accurately documents critical care in electronic medical record (10%)
• Performs compliant billing of critical care services as and where appropriate (5%)
• Participates in education process for trainees (including PA fellows), as and where appropriate (15%)
• Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice. (10%)
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s). (10%)
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. (10%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Identifies and manages medical problems within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice in a critical care setting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient care to include completing daily patient care rounds on critical care patients, recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing plan of care, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, coordinating discharge plan (40%)
• Accurately documents critical care in electronic medical record (10%)
• Performs compliant billing of critical care services as and where appropriate (5%)
• Participates in education process for trainees (including PA fellows), as and where appropriate (15%)
• Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice. (10%)
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s). (10%)
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. (10%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current PA Physician Assistant License or board eligible and must obtain within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS certification.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s Degree.
• 1-3 years’ critical care or emergency experience.
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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