Physician Assistant for Ortho-Spine

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant for the Ortho-Spine service. This role entails providing outpatient clinical care while collaborating with healthcare teams across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree and the necessary certifications. Join a team committed to innovative healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Supportive work environment fostering health and innovation

Qualifications

• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Experience as a physician assistant is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records using EHR.
• Participates in performance improvement processes.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient education

Communication

Education

Master of Science

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Outpatient physician assistant on the Spine service at our Penn Medicine University City , Radnor and Valley Forge locations
• This PA will provide access to the spine division while also supporting one of our spine surgeons.
• The Physician Assistant will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services for the spine division. Working as a practitioner of the health care team, they will take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and radiology studies and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan. They will coordinate care for their patients while working as a physician extender for the spine Service.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.
• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precept students and other health care learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
  
  

Credentials:

• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant (Required)
• Physician Assistant (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Science (Required)
• Experienced and/or new graduates encouraged to apply.
• The Physician Assistant must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the medical board.
• Education Specialization: Physician Assistant
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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