Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Washington Regional Medical System; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Northwest Arkansas seeks a hospital-based Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to join the J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, in OR support, rounds, and patient education.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, PA license with CPR, and national certification, plus a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. This is a full-time, on-site position in Fayetteville, AR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA license and CPR required; national certification required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a clinical role required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, including assisting in OR, rounding on inpatients, and caring for clinic patients.
• Call rotation with other PAs.
• Perform physical examinations to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests (x-rays, labs).
• Determine, plan, initiate, and adjust treatments as needed; prescribe/dispense medications.
• Document medical information and maintain EMR.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health problems, plans, and home care; promote preventative care.
• Coordinate referrals with other providers and support research projects.

Education

Physician Assistant Program Graduate

Physician Assistant License

CPR Certification

National Certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Fayetteville, AR 72703, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Physician Assistant (PA), Job Category: Patient Care, 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. Washington Regional Medical Systemis a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located inNorthwest Arkansasin 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#1 hospital in Arkansasfor 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 - theWashington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute;Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute;Washington Regional Women and Infants Center;Washington Regional Total Joint Center; andWashington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

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.