PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - MPG ORTHO

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals is seeking a Physician Assistant in Merrillville, Indiana. The candidate will provide medical services, perform patient physical exams, and coordinate patient education efforts. Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, supporting clinical program development, and ensuring compliance with healthcare practices. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in healthcare and be a licensed Physician Assistant. This role emphasizes both independent and collaborative work in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of care appropriate for diverse patient age groups.
• Ability to work independently and maintain current knowledge through continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical exams and document findings.
• Design and implement patient education plans.
• Support program development and coordinate patient care systems.
• Mentor office staff and provide leadership.

Skills

Knowledge of patient age-specific needs

Independent action

Professional leadership

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from a recognized college or university

Physician Assistant training program

Bachelor's in Healthcare

Licensed Physician Assistant

Job description

Overview

Under direction, to perform work providing medical services to patients within the scope of their Physician Assistant license to practice in the State of Indiana in a physician office practice setting.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions)

• Performs a complete physical exam, including the complete system on patients identifying abnormalities and changes, and documents findings in the patient’s chart and relays pertinent information to the physician.
• Identifies patient educational needs and designs and implements a comprehensive patient education plan.
• Assists in identifying potential areas of program development, developing strategic implementation plan, identifying, implementing and coordinating program development objectives from the clinical and nursing perspective, continuous monitoring and implementation of the most efficient and effective patient care systems, designing and implementing of clinical research and quality improvement projects.
• Provides leadership and direction for the program and office staff, and mentors office staff, providing leadership and direction.
• Supports the activities of the medical director, physicians, and Supervisor of Operations through consultation and direct patient care activities in physician office settings.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the adolescent, young adult, middle adult and geriatric patient served within the service line.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of independent action, constantly seeks new information and sources.
  • Professional leadership evident through membership and active involvement in the professional community and organizations.
  • Ability to assess and interpret data about the patients status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and to provide the care needed by the adolescent, young adult, middle adult and geriatric patient groups serviced.
  • Ability to update and maintain current knowledge based through continuing education.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• EDUCATION
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university and Physician Assistant training program.
  • Bachelors Healthcare Related Required
  • 3 Healthcare/Medical - Physician Assistant Preferred
  • Licensed Physician Assistant

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.