Physicians Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery PA

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama seeks a Physician Assistant for the Cardiothoracic Surgery PA role at UAB Cardiovascular Clinic. The PA performs histories, exams, and patient counseling within physician supervision, develops medical status reports, and participates in hospital consults and rounds.

The position supports therapy initiation, including drug therapies, and care planning for stable and chronic illnesses, with emphasis on professional patient interaction and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and PA program completion.
• PA license and BLS certification required.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with diverse backgrounds throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physical examinations.
• Review records to develop medical status reports and care plans.
• Institute therapy, including drug therapies.
• Accept and perform hospital consults and rounds under supervision.
• Provide guidance regarding medical care for stable and chronic illnesses.

Skills

History taking

Physical exam

Counseling

Medical documentation

Communication

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's+ PA program complete

Job description

Highlights

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The Physician Assistant shall perform tasks and procedures delegated by the referring Physician within their scope of practice; performs complete, detailed, and accurate histories; reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. This individual shall perform physical examinations, interacts, and counsels patients for symptom management, advanced care planning purposes, and the determination of patient goals. The PA will Institute therapy, including drug therapies. The PA will accept and perform hospital consults and rounds, and provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care and management of stable and chronic illnesses under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician. This position may have additional duties that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Program required.

License / Certification

PA License required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic Windows based PC operations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Willing to participate in palliative care education programs and practice state-of-the-art care for all patients.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

UAB Cardiovascular Clinic

Job

Physicians Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery PA

Physicians Assistant

Job Type

Regular-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)