Physician Assistant Otolaryngology

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Otolaryngology department to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision. The role includes managing patient consults, performing medical procedures, and attending to emergency cases, while contributing to the training of otolaryngology residents. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, a strong analytical skill set, and effective interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and two years graduate study in Physician Assistant program.
• Current registration as PA in RI.
• High level of analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records detailed medical histories.
• Performs detailed physical examinations and records pertinent patient information.
• Assesses patient status and develops care management plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an AMA approved Physician Assistant program

Current registration as Physician Assistant in Rhode Island

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Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Physician provides inpatient and ED consults outpatient clinic visits pre and post-operative management of patients assistance with procedures wound care and other patient care duties. Works in a collaborative team environment that supports the academic mission to train otolaryngology residents

Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Physician provides inpatient and ED consults outpatient clinic visits pre and post-operative management of patients assistance with procedures wound care and other patient care duties. Works in a collaborative team environment that supports the academic mission to train otolaryngology residents

Responsibilities

Obtains and records detailed medical histories. Performs and records complete and detailed physical examinations. Records all pertinent patient information in the progress notes within the medical record.

Assists in the preparation of discharge summaries.

Initiates life saving measures in emergency situations until aid arrives.

Initiates patient orders for admission as directed by the physician and in accordance with the hospital procedure.

Assesses patient status participates in the development of patient care management plans through communication and collaboration with the Registered Nurses attending physicians residents and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Works closely with the otolaryngology residents as part of the otolaryngology team to coordinate patient care needs day-to-day for patients.

Attends and participates in daily care rounds

Performs credentialed procedures as delineated by the medical staff credentialing requirements which may include:

• Flexible laryngoscopy and nasopharyngoscopy to assess the airway
• I&D's of head and neck abscesses intraoral
• I&D of Peritonsillar abscesses
• Cerumen removal
• Control of epistaxis
• Removal of foreign body from the nose and ears
• Otowick placement for otitis externa
• Fine needle aspiration
• Tracheostomy changes/ care
  
  

Evaluates and cares for patients who present in the Emergency Room with otolaryngology problems.

Provides wound care including cleaning and debridement of wounds as well as dressing changes.

Enters orders as needed into electronic medical record.

Provides education for nursing staff as needed.

Provides patient education during the daily delivery of care and during pre- and post-operative settings.

Other Information

Performs other related duties as required.

Basic Knowledge

Bachelor�s Degree and two years of graduate study in an AMA approved Physician Assistant program.

Current registration as Physician Assistant in the State of Rhode Island.

An extremely high level of analytical ability in order to apply post-surgical training to the treatment of patients.

Good interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with patients physicians and nursing personnel.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Experience

Three months on-the-job training and experience to become familiar with job responsibilities and work routines.

Work Environment Andphysical Requirements

Exposed to surgical procedures and patient care environments.

Independent Action

Performs independently within the departments policies and practices.Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Mental Health Care

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