Mercy Cedar Rapids
Physician Assistant (PA) - Mercy ENT Clinic
Mercy Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Pay Competitive
Employment type Full-Time
Job Description
Req#: 8878
Summary This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by performing direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the Physician Assistant (PA)/Physician relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Job Duties/Essential Functions Job Duties
Provide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician including obtaining medical history, performing physical examination, ordering medications and administering drugs Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings Perform, order, or assist in and interpret the performance of laboratory tests and x-ray procedures Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear irrigation and other clinical procedures Perform office surgical procedures including skin biopsy, mole or wart removal, incision and drainage of abscesses Instruct and counsel patients Evaluate, treat and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency medical problems Refer patients to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by the patients’ assessment Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care. Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resource in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients Assist in the ordering of drugs, medications and supplies, record keeping and maintenance of equipment Admit patients to hospital or health care facility as directed
Department Specific Duties Participates in call coverage specific to specialty Ensures accurate billing and coding for services provided in the hospital and office Communicates care plans and transitions of care to fellow providers in the team Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to apply critical analytic thought to patient care. Ability to assist physicians and nursing staff with all procedures. Strong leadership qualities. Exceptional communication skills. Strong commitment to excellence. Professional Experience Experience in the evaluation and management of patients in specialty area required. Education Education sufficient to obtain required licensure. Licensure, Certification, Registration Active license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Iowa required Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Physical Demand Requirements Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
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Req#: 8878
Summary This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by performing direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the Physician Assistant (PA)/Physician relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Job Duties/Essential Functions Job Duties
Provide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician including obtaining medical history, performing physical examination, ordering medications and administering drugs Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings Perform, order, or assist in and interpret the performance of laboratory tests and x-ray procedures Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear irrigation and other clinical procedures Perform office surgical procedures including skin biopsy, mole or wart removal, incision and drainage of abscesses Instruct and counsel patients Evaluate, treat and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency medical problems Refer patients to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by the patients’ assessment Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care. Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resource in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients Assist in the ordering of drugs, medications and supplies, record keeping and maintenance of equipment Admit patients to hospital or health care facility as directed
Department Specific Duties Participates in call coverage specific to specialty Ensures accurate billing and coding for services provided in the hospital and office Communicates care plans and transitions of care to fellow providers in the team Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to apply critical analytic thought to patient care. Ability to assist physicians and nursing staff with all procedures. Strong leadership qualities. Exceptional communication skills. Strong commitment to excellence. Professional Experience Experience in the evaluation and management of patients in specialty area required. Education Education sufficient to obtain required licensure. Licensure, Certification, Registration Active license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Iowa required Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Physical Demand Requirements Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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