Physician Assistant – Pediatric Neurology Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurology in Baton Rouge, LA assesses, plans, and provides patient care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with attending physicians, and performing minor procedures. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine, Louisiana State PA License, and certification from a national accrediting organization. This position is under the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC.
Job Description
Physician Assistant – Pediatric Neurology
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients and Emergency patients. Evaluates and collaborates with attending physician providing documentation of medical findings and plan of care.
Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care such as ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition, and medications as appropriate.
Under the direction of the Attending Physician, conducts minor procedures as needed including insertion and removal of central venous catheters, chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, venous punctures, arterial punctures, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubations, PIC lines, and bedside ultrasonography.
Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with supervising physician.
Partnership and Collaboration
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates treatment plans to the physician, nursing staff and patient families.
Quality
Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.
Other Duties as Assigned or Asked
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences
Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization; Current BLS Certification; NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants, Job Identification
38017
Job Category
Clinical_Care
Locations 8300 Constantin Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, US
Job Shift
Day
Job Function
Advanced Practice Provider
Worker Type
Employee
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Requisition Schedule
Full-Time
Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p)
M-F 8a-5p
Department
Pediatric Neurology-OLOLCH Neurology
FMOLHS Company Code
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC
