PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IV - FULL TIME-SPINE -NEUROSURGERY

Independence Health System; Unity Township, Northern (PA, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Physician Assistant IV for full-time spine-neurosurgery, working in hospital and outpatient settings. The role includes surgical first assist responsibilities, patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with supervising physicians.

Responsibilities emphasize leadership, adherence to licensing standards, and participation in safety and regulatory activities to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment and data collection
• Prescribes medications per guidelines
• Demonstrates clinical leadership and patient advocacy
• Ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance on-site.
• Assess and document patient conditions and history.
• Provide perioperative and postoperative care in spine-neurosurgery.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and safety drills.

Job description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IV - FULL TIME-SPINE -NEUROSURGERY

Evaluates, examines, diagnose, and treats patients in collaboration with their supervising and or substitute supervising physician according to established guidelines and protocols. Maintains and promotes the well-being of the patient through preventative healthcare and guidance. May provide care in both the hospital and outpatient setting. May include weekends and shift work. Includes surgical first assist responsibilities.

1. 1. Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
2. 2. Ensures the assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect care of the patient is delivered in accordance with all appropriate licensing boards, hospital policies, procedures, and all other professional standards.
3. a. Collects patient assessment data in a systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
4. b. Performs systematic physical exam and history of present illness.
5. c. Documents assessment data, history of present illness and physical findings as appropriate in the medical record within established time frame.
6. d. Involves patient and family and other healthcare providers when appropriate directed by individual physician practice.
7. e. Prescribes appropriate medications based on the patient's condition per state prescriptive authority guidelines and the Excela Health Allied Health Committee directed by individual physician practice.
8. 3. Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant.
9. a. Solves problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from supervising physician as appropriate
10. b. Maintains accountability for actions taken
11. c. Effectively functions as a resource person
12. d. Functions as a patient advocate
13. e. Performs effectively in the role of preceptor for new employees
14. f. Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational costs.
15. g. Completes competencies required annually.
16. 4. Assists in the department's compliance with state, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies
17. a. Assists in the preparation for surveys/inspections
18. b. Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
19. c. Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory requirements.
20. d. Participates in health system/office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills.
21. 5. Provides for patient safety in compliance with nursing, hospital, and physician practice guidelines and policies.
22. a. Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care
23. b. Assumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations
24. c. Responds effectively during emergency situations