Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Paycom; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a hospital-based Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to join the Neuroscience Institute in Fayetteville. This full-time role supports operations in the OR, inpatient rounds, and outpatient clinics.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited PA program, with PA licensure and CPR. National certification is required, and a minimum of three years' clinical experience is preferred for this demanding role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA license and CPR are required; national certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient care, including assisting in the OR and rounding.
• Call rotation with other PAs and patient examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; initiate and adjust treatments.
• Prescribe medications and document in EMR.
• Educate patients and families on health problems and home care.
• Coordinate referrals and stay current with medical research.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Physician Assistant (PA), Job Category: Patient Care, Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Position Summary

Washington Regional Medical System, Northwest Arkansas' only locally owned, locally governed, not-for-profit hospital and health system; is seeking a hospital-based Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to join our Washington Regional JB Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute located in Northwest Arkansas. Our institute is comprised of 6 Neurosurgeons, 2 General Neurologists, 2 Neurohospitalists, 1 Vascular Neurologist, 2 Neurointerventional Radiologists, 1 Interventional Pain Management Physician, and 7 Advanced Practice Providers. Washington Regional maintains Advanced Spine Surgery Certification by The Joint Commission and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Inpatient and Outpatient responsibilities to include, assisting in OR, rounding on inpatients and providing care to clinic patients
• Call rotation with other PAs
• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Prescribe and dispense medications
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Licensure and Certifications: Physician Assistant License and CPR, required. National certification, required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous clinical role, required.

Work Environment

This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.