Physician Assistant - Critical Care Owensboro

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Medical Group in Owensboro, KY seeks a Physician Assistant to provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care in the adult ICU under physician supervision. The role includes patient history, exams, orders, prescriptive management, and documentation.

Heavy involvement in critical care procedures and interdisciplinary rounding is expected. Required are a PA license in Kentucky and NCCPA certification, with BLS/ACLS, and strong ability to work under pressure in a

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and treatment options.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
• Assists with admissions, consults, daily progress notes, and transfers from critical care unit.
• Coordinates care between medical specialties.
• Participates in morning rounding with intensivist and rounding with the multidisciplinary intensive care team.
• Assists intensivist with procedures which include central line and arterial line placement; additional procedures may include chest tube placement and thoracentesis.
• Assists with basic ventilator management.
• Performs critical care ultrasound procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Weekend Requirements: Every Other | Work Hours: ail Work Hours Detail 7 days on 7 days off | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Pulmonology OwensboroJob Summary:Under the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services in the adult intensive care unit.Job Responsibilities:Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures.Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.Provides counseling and education to patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and treatment options.Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.Assists with admissions, consults, daily progress notes, and transfers from critical care unit.Coordinates care between medical specialties.Participates in morning rounding with intensivist and rounding with the multidisciplinary intensive care team.Assists intensivist with procedures which include central line and arterial line placement; additional procedures may include chest tube placement and thoracentesis with the pulmonologists/intensivists.Assists with basic ventilator management.Performs critical care ultrasound procedures.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under direct supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceNo experience requiredEducationBachelor's degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies required upon hire ORBachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hireLicensure/Certification/RegistrationPhysician Asst - Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire ANDNCCPA - National Physician Assistant certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required upon hire ANDBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire ANDACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS - Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider through American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hireOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: OccasionallyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: OccasionallyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: RarelyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: High-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.