Renown Health
Position Purpose
The Physician Assistant_Surgery Surgeon Vascular, in collaboration with the Vascular Surgeons, referring physicians and interdisciplinary team(s), coordinates Vascular surgery consultations and provides care as needed for patients and their families utilizing resources efficiently and effectively.
With the opportunity of organizing, planning, staffing, directing, coordinating, empowering, and marketing Vascular surgery patient care services, the incumbent supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Renown Health, and ensures that services provided are efficient, effective and consistent with the goals and policies of Renown Regional Medical Center.
Evidence based practice along with critical thinking skills are required to provide optimal and safe patient care. The incumbent interacts with internal and external contacts, exercises sound judgment, and decision making.
Nature and Scope The Physician Assistant (PA) is a specialty health care provider who practices in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery settings. The PA provides medical services to individuals and families. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute episodic and chronic illnesses, physician assistants emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
The PA may perform the following functions:
Systematically access the health status of patients, with the co-signature of supervising physician(s).
Order tests, initiate or perform selected diagnostics or procedures in accordance with existing protocol approved by the appropriate specialty Department and or Section, C&P Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Governors, iv. Device checks.
Provide assistance to the supervising physician for central venous catheter, thoracentesis, paracentesis and lumbar puncture.
Make and document daily inpatient rounds alongside or in conjunction with MD documentation.
Initiate a treatment program for the patient in conjunction with supervising MD(s).
Discharge inpatients, including necessary documentation, education, and prescriptions.
Receive and document verbal orders from the supervising physicians in the medical record. May relay orders from the supervising physicians to individuals authorized to accept orders.
Prescribe all medications consistent with D.E.A. privileges and according to Nevada Boards of Pharmacy and State Board of Medical Examiners.
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the setting of clinical quality standards and seeing to which they are adhered.
Work effectively with all inpatient services to see that operations integrate effectively.
Must have a thorough understanding of all clinical providers within the hospital structures.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to effectively work with other community care providers and Renown staff.
Work with leadership and medical directors and physicians to effectively manage patient care in order to meet Renown's purpose, fundamentals, and standards of conduct.
Work with the leadership to ensure productivity and profitability for all operations.
Accountable for leading staff to assume accountability for decisions and actions for patient care in the unit in accordance with Federal and State requirements and organizational goals.
Participate in the growth and development of the palliative care program.
Help in the coordination and development of ongoing education of the staff in Specialty Care/Infusion Center and inpatient unit to ensure up to date knowledge with regards to common diseases, treatment protocols and complications specific to this patient population with emphasis on standards of care in the specialty.
Aid in the coordination of the competency of the staff.
Participates in the clinical care and case management of patients consulted for palliative care.
Position will participate in the ongoing and annual performance review.
Works under specific clinical protocols for palliative care services including pain management.
Render emergency medical treatment of patients when required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program is required. Baccalaureate Degree is preferred.
Experience:
Two years' experience as physician assistant.
License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
Certification(s):
Board Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required at time of hire or maintenance of the NCCPA Board Certification shall align with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirements for an active/unrestricted State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.
Computer / Typing:
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements etc.
Credentialing:
Ability to credential through Renown's Medical Staff and/or Payor credentialing, as applicable.
Disclaimer The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
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With the opportunity of organizing, planning, staffing, directing, coordinating, empowering, and marketing Vascular surgery patient care services, the incumbent supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Renown Health, and ensures that services provided are efficient, effective and consistent with the goals and policies of Renown Regional Medical Center.
Evidence based practice along with critical thinking skills are required to provide optimal and safe patient care. The incumbent interacts with internal and external contacts, exercises sound judgment, and decision making.
Nature and Scope The Physician Assistant (PA) is a specialty health care provider who practices in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery settings. The PA provides medical services to individuals and families. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute episodic and chronic illnesses, physician assistants emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
The PA may perform the following functions:
Systematically access the health status of patients, with the co-signature of supervising physician(s).
Order tests, initiate or perform selected diagnostics or procedures in accordance with existing protocol approved by the appropriate specialty Department and or Section, C&P Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Governors, iv. Device checks.
Provide assistance to the supervising physician for central venous catheter, thoracentesis, paracentesis and lumbar puncture.
Make and document daily inpatient rounds alongside or in conjunction with MD documentation.
Initiate a treatment program for the patient in conjunction with supervising MD(s).
Discharge inpatients, including necessary documentation, education, and prescriptions.
Receive and document verbal orders from the supervising physicians in the medical record. May relay orders from the supervising physicians to individuals authorized to accept orders.
Prescribe all medications consistent with D.E.A. privileges and according to Nevada Boards of Pharmacy and State Board of Medical Examiners.
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the setting of clinical quality standards and seeing to which they are adhered.
Work effectively with all inpatient services to see that operations integrate effectively.
Must have a thorough understanding of all clinical providers within the hospital structures.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to effectively work with other community care providers and Renown staff.
Work with leadership and medical directors and physicians to effectively manage patient care in order to meet Renown's purpose, fundamentals, and standards of conduct.
Work with the leadership to ensure productivity and profitability for all operations.
Accountable for leading staff to assume accountability for decisions and actions for patient care in the unit in accordance with Federal and State requirements and organizational goals.
Participate in the growth and development of the palliative care program.
Help in the coordination and development of ongoing education of the staff in Specialty Care/Infusion Center and inpatient unit to ensure up to date knowledge with regards to common diseases, treatment protocols and complications specific to this patient population with emphasis on standards of care in the specialty.
Aid in the coordination of the competency of the staff.
Participates in the clinical care and case management of patients consulted for palliative care.
Position will participate in the ongoing and annual performance review.
Works under specific clinical protocols for palliative care services including pain management.
Render emergency medical treatment of patients when required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program is required. Baccalaureate Degree is preferred.
Experience:
Two years' experience as physician assistant.
License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
Certification(s):
Board Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required at time of hire or maintenance of the NCCPA Board Certification shall align with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirements for an active/unrestricted State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.
Computer / Typing:
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements etc.
Credentialing:
Ability to credential through Renown's Medical Staff and/or Payor credentialing, as applicable.
Disclaimer The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
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