Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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. The PA will assist in the OR, round on inpatients, and provide outpatient care within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited PA program with valid licensure and CPR certification; national certification is required, and 3+ years of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure and CPR required; national certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient care; assist in operating room and round on inpatients.
• Call rotation with other PAs.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests; prescribe and dispense medications.
• Educate patients and families on health problems and prevention.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Inpatient/outpatient support

Team collaboration

Education

PA program graduate

Job description

Education LevelPhysician Assistant (PA)## Description**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values**Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the;;;; and .**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.