Mercy Health Springfield, OH CT Physician Assistant

Mercy Health in Springfield, OH is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio is seeking an experienced physician assistant to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line.

Position Responsibilities :

Coordinate patient care and counsel patients alongside and under the direction of the supervising physician. Follow up with patients after surgery in the office serving as a key role between patient and office. Perform physical assessments & complete histories on patients. Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians. Assist in the operating room. Vein harvest experience required. Complete discharge summaries. Order medications, treatments, labs, etc. as described and permitted under the Ohio State Medical Board supervision agreement and the Mercy Health Springfield's credentialing boards. Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities. Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).

Education and Skills Required:

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Current licensure with the state of Ohio as a physician assistant. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Community Highlights:

Springfield, Ohio is a great small city (60,000+) between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. If you love the outdoors - this is a great place for you! Excellent local access to canoeing and run/bike paths. Downtown revitalization underway including the great restaurants and entertainment. We offer a competitive income and benefit package. For questions and to apply contact: Traci Cox, M.Ed., Mercy Health Physician & APC Recruitment 419-296-7808 (cell) Email resume to: trcox@mercy.com About Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center For over 100 years, Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center has provided comprehensive medical services for residents of Clark County and surrounding communities. As Springfield's only full-service hospital, we offer complete care including 24/7 emergency services, maternity services, critical and intensive care, surgery and pediatric care - all provided by skilled doctors and highly trained health professionals. About Mercy Health On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States' fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation's 20 largest health care systems. Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities along the east coast and in Ohio and Kentucky and Ireland. At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients. Through partnerships and by investing in innovative processes, technology and products, we are continually striving to drive health care quality while reducing costs and in addressing health care issues facing entire communities (such as enhancing access to behavioral health care services and fighting opioid dependency). Bon Secours Mercy Health at a glance: Not-for-profit Catholic health system sponsored by Bon Secours Mercy Ministries Provides almost $2 million each day in community benefit Owns, manages or joint-ventures facilities in seven states plus Ireland 50 hospitals, more than 1,000 care sites More than 60,000 employees, including 2,600 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians