SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Physician Assistant for Samaritan Orthopedics at Samaritan Medical Center. Requirements include licensed BLS, NCCPA certification within one year, and privileges through Samaritan Medical Center.

The role emphasizes independent practice, age-specific care, and teamwork within the medical staff. Candidates should have graduate training, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to coordinate care while maintaining patient flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved course of study and experience acceptable to the State Education Department.
• Must have privileges at Samaritan Medical Center and operate within medical staff bylaws.
• BLS required; PALS, ACLS and ATLS preferred; NCCPA certification within 1 year.
• Must be certified to test and counsel HIV patients; maintain state registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with approved delineation of privileges.
• Assess age-specific needs and provide age-appropriate treatment and care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and communicate clearly; organize work and maintain patient flow.
• Work independently and collaboratively as a team member.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of approved program

NCCPA certification within 1 year

Licensed BLS

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Location:

Samaritan Orthopedics

Department:

01.8652 SMC ORTHO SURG MED PRAC

Pay Range:

$55.27 - $91.19

Care for our community, and your career.

To provide patient care in accordance with approved delineation of privileges. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth/development to assess each patient’s age specific needs and provides age specific treatment and care.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement :

Graduate of approved course of study and experience acceptable to the State Education Department. Training and experience must be within the scope of practice of the supervising physician to whom they are assigned.

Minimum Experience Requirement :

Must have privileges at Samaritan Medical Center. Responsible to act in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of Samaritan Medical Center and Samaritan Keep Home. Every practitioner at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, must demonstrate clinical competence to the satisfaction of the medical staff and the board(s) of the hospital(s) or the nursing home if applicable in which privileges are sought. Visual and auditory acuity with or without adaptive devices. Ability to organize personal work and maintain patient flow, ability to give sound guidance and direction to others involved in care of patients. Ability to work independently and autonomously. Ability to make good decisions. Critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Commitment to update skills constantly and proficient use of resources. Desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member. Good interpersonal skills. Good eye/hand coordination and precision. Basic computer skills required.

Minimum License Requirement :

BLS required. PALS , ACLS and ATLS preferred. Certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA) within one year. Documentation of certification must be filed with the staff secretary. Must be certified to test and counsel HIV patients. Documentation of continued State registration must be submitted to the staff secretary.

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift:

Exempt (United States of America)

Position Hours:

80

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.