Physicians Assistant - UAB CardioThoracic

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant for UAB CardioThoracic Surgery. The role involves performing delegated medical tasks, physical examinations, and counseling patients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and PA License.

This full-time position offers opportunities for interaction with patients and involvement in palliative care education programs. Candidates should possess strong customer service and organizational skills, and be adept in Windows based operations.

Qualifications

• PA License required and BLS certification is necessary.
• Must perform complete histories and patient examinations.
• Willingness to participate in palliative care education.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks delegated by the referring Physician within their practice.
• Conduct physical examinations and provide patient counseling.
• Develop comprehensive medical status reports and perform hospital consults.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Windows based PC operations

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Completion of a Physician Assistant Program

Job description

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.

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, interact, and counsel 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 Medicine Cadiothoracic Surgery

Job

Physicians Assistant - UAB CardioThoracic

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)