Physician Assistant Trauma Surgery

Geisinger; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

PTO 23 days + 6 holidays

401(k) match 5%

Job summary

Geisinger in Richmond, VA is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and document in Epic EMR.

Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient care, collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other providers, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds. Applicants must hold a Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant and be licensed/eligible to practice in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis.
• Implements treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Communicates with collaborating physicians and other staff to coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for patients.
• Documents orders, interpretations, and prescriptions in the EMR.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other staff for patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job DutiesPosition details:Shifts:

13

( 12 hour shifts) every 4 weeksSupport staff

: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RNs (available all hours of operation), Phlebotomy, Radiology TechsElectronic Health Record:

Epic

Trauma Alerts and Consultations:

Advanced Practice providers will staff Trauma Alerts and Consultations. Staff will also provide care to admitted Trauma Surgery patients on our med-surg floors.Services

: In-patient care, outpatient care, procedures

Minimal OR timeOpportunity for proceduresOccasional outpatient clinicMonthly AP Meetings and Journal ClubsSupportive and accessible Attending PhysiciansWork with multi-disciplinary team including nurses, case management, social workersMonthly Morbidity and Mortality meetingsFast-paced care with opportunities for continued learning.

We are proud to offer the following benefits:Fully paid relocationTuition reimbursement$3,000 & 10 days CME allowance annuallyExcellent benefits package, including malpractice and tail coveragePTO starting at 23 days per year6 paid holidaysDisability coverageAutomatically receive a 5% contribution to your 401k on us

Other details:Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

EducationMaster's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)About GeisingerOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.