Physician Assistant NE

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge seeks a Physician Assistant to assess, plan, and provide patient care under physician supervision. The PA examines patients, conducts comprehensive physicals, and compiles medical data, health history, and exam results; a high degree of autonomy and judgment is expected.

The role involves performing routine inpatient management, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and leading tasks within scope of practice under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Louisiana with current BLS and NCCPA certification.
• Board certification or eligibility as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and medical management for inpatients and emergencies.
• Perform bedside procedures and order diagnostic tests as needed.
• Document medical findings and care plans for attending physicians.
• Coordinate with nurses and families during treatment plans.
• Adhere to Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency medical procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences

Job description

Job Description

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Job Description

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients and Emergency patients. Evaluates and collaborates with attending physician providing documentation of medical findings and plan of care.
• Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care such as ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition, and medications as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Attending Physician, conducts minor procedures as needed including insertion and removal of central venous catheters, chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, venous punctures, arterial punctures, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubations, PIC lines, and bedside ultrasonography.
• Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with supervising physician.
• Partnership and Collaboration
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates treatment plans to the physician, nursing staff and patient families.
• Quality
• Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.
• Other Duties as Assigned or Asked
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences
• Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization; Current BLS Certification; NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants,