A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
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Department:
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Entenders Job Description Summary:
Position Responsibilities Preliminary Assessment of patients. Obtain complete history and perform complete physical assessment on new patients. Review current status/complaints. Review results of primary tests evaluating status. review results of tests completed since last visit and note changes.
Clinical interface:
Facilitate preoperative procedure. Assist with placement of invasive lines as needed. Assist attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant. participate in teaching fundamental operating room techniques including aspect technique, trying knots, Hemostasis, tissue handling, wound closure and operating room techniques. act as a consultant to operating room and house staff personnel concerning surgery protocols and patient care as designated by the supervising physician. Exhibit professional conduct in the provision of patient care. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Work cooperatively with coworkers, physician and supervisor. Display ability to adjust to variable work schedule and patient volume. accept and implement administrative medical changes and decisions as directed. accept responsibility for own actions and decisions. adhere to Mount Sinai Medical Center attendance policy as stated in the Employee Handbook. Utilize and organizes time between cases effectively to meet the needs of the department. Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and phsyciology as it relates to the surgical procedure and patient positioning. Utilizes instrumentation and equipment safely and correctly. Uses proper precautions when handling sharps and instrumentation, wears eye protection when scrubbed at the surgical field and assures maintenance of sterile field until dressings are applied, x-rays are taken, and/or patient is out of the OR. Maintains a dry surgical field with utilization of proper suctioning techniques and appropriate electrocautery. Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments and maintains a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile field. Under supervision of the surgeon, uses and demonstrates proper legation and cutting of vessels. Performs appropriate surgical scrub procedure according to policy. Demonstrates effective knot tying techniques. Demonstrates the ability to utilized sutures or staples correctly to approximate tissues. Alerts circulating nurse to any breaks in aseptic/sterile technique and initiates corrective action as needed. Maintains current licensure, current ACLS and BCLS certifications, keeping written evidence on file at all times. Inspects all sterile trays for indicative changes prior to placing on sterile field. Participates in insertion of catheters and/or lines, draping and prepping of surgical patients as needed. Attends a minimum of one specialty department lecture or conference per month. Provides evidence of CEU awards as requested. Develops individual work goals annually; evaluates status of work goals throughout the year and reports on accomplishments of goals with next annual evaluation. Promotes and participates in hospital performance improvement activities including, but not limited to, data collection, participation in interdisciplinary teams(s)) and analysis and implementation of team findings. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification Florida License required; Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants desired; CPR Certification Education Associate dgree with PA license; Bachelor's degree in area of expertise preferred Experience Prior PA experience Thoracic surgical
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more!
