A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, 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.
Job Description Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
Facility:
Worthington Medical Center Location:
Worthington, MN Address:
1018 6th Ave, Worthington, MN 56187,
USA Shift:
Varies Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40.00 Department Details Work in Both ED and Acute Care. 12 Hour shifts either 8-8 or 11-11. ED work done with a ED physician in the department 24/7. Salary range from $97,461 - $173,356 Job Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians and other care team members. The PA evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patient health concerns across the lifespan, provides preventive services, and coordinates care to promote optimal health outcomes. Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice. Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies. Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations. Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans. May perform procedures & treatments within scope of practice & assist with procedures & treatments when indicated. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities. Qualifications Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board. Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required. Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
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Will follow normal comp plans established About this
Community:
See Previous Postings Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number:
R-0261878
Job Function:
Advanced Practice Provider Featured:
No Specialty:
Emergency Medicine Visas Accepted:
N/A Facility & Address Sanford Health Worthington, MN 56187
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