Trauma Surgery PA — Fast-Paced with CME & Relocation

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide in-patient and occasional outpatient care with trauma support. The role includes 13 shifts of 12 hours every 4 weeks, and collaboration with physicians, APPs, RNs, phlebotomy and radiology staff.

Staff will also care for admitted Trauma Surgery patients on our med-surg floors. The position uses Epic for documentation, offers opportunities for procedures, and includes a structured schedule with monthly meetings and a strong

Qualifications

• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• Certified Physician Assistant by NCCPA is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate.
• 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.
• Performs procedures within the scope of the physician assistant license.

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA

Job description

• Shifts: 13 (12 hour shifts) every 4 weeks
• Support staff: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RNs (available all hours of operation), Phlebotomy, Radiology Techs
• Electronic 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.
• Minimal OR time
• Opportunity for procedures
• Occasional outpatient clinic
• Monthly AP Meetings and Journal Clubs
• Supportive and accessible Attending Physicians
• Work with multi-disciplinary team including nurses, case management, social workers
• Monthly Morbidity and Mortality meetings
• Fast-paced care with opportunities for continued learning.
  

Job Summary

Job Duties

Position Details

• Shifts: 13 (12 hour shifts) every 4 weeks
• Support staff: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RNs (available all hours of operation), Phlebotomy, Radiology Techs
• Electronic 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 time
• Opportunity for procedures
• Occasional outpatient clinic
• Monthly AP Meetings and Journal Clubs
• Supportive and accessible Attending Physicians
• Work with multi-disciplinary team including nurses, case management, social workers
• Monthly Morbidity and Mortality meetings
• Fast-paced care with opportunities for continued learning.
  

We Are Proud To Offer The Following Benefits

• Fully paid relocation
• Tuition reimbursement
• $3,000 & 10 days CME allowance annually
• Excellent benefits package, including malpractice and tail coverage
• PTO starting at 23 days per year
• 6 paid holidays
• Disability coverage
• Automatically 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.

Position Details

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

OUR 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.