Methodist Health System
Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Department - Full Time - Rotating
Methodist Health System, Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51501
Medical Assistant
Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care
a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patients needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E. Pierce St. Council Bluffs, IA Work Schedule: 36 hours per week .9FTE. 9a-9p or 12p-12a, M-F/weekends/holidays. Rotating schedule Under the supervision of a physician provide medical care to patients and performs minor surgical procedures according to the approved privilege list. Responsibilities: 1. Promotes positive relations when interacting with patients, visitors, families, physicians, customers and co-workers. Greet, smiles and makes eye contact. Introduces self by name. Volunteers to help co-workers and other employees. Addresses patients and others by surname. Responds quickly to patients and/or other peoples' needs. Knows and demonstrates 6 step customer complaint management process. 2. Under the supervision of a physician provide medical care to patients and performs minor surgical procedures according to the approved privilege list. Perform physical examinations, suture simple lacerations, treat abrasions and burns, order and/or perform diagnostic tests, and document findings as appropriate. 3. Develops and communicates treatment plan to patients. Formulates diagnostic impressions based on medical findings, consultation with patient and their family, and supervising physician as appropriate. Communicates and implements treatment plan and diagnosis to patient. 4. Consults with supervising physician as necessary. Refer complex patient situations to the supervising physician. 5. As assigned, performs face to face evaluation within 1 hour of notification for behavior health restraint need and approves reorders telephonically. Duties must be performed within scope of practice and time frame set by the Medical Director. Job Description: Job Requirements: Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Experience: 1+ years Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience required. License/Certifications: Current, valid, and maintained Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state working without restrictions. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Maintain current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required. Must stay current with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements to maintain PA (Physician Assistant) licensure. Maintain current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers. Physical Requirements: Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Job Hazards: Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care
a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patients needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E. Pierce St. Council Bluffs, IA Work Schedule: 36 hours per week .9FTE. 9a-9p or 12p-12a, M-F/weekends/holidays. Rotating schedule Under the supervision of a physician provide medical care to patients and performs minor surgical procedures according to the approved privilege list. Responsibilities: 1. Promotes positive relations when interacting with patients, visitors, families, physicians, customers and co-workers. Greet, smiles and makes eye contact. Introduces self by name. Volunteers to help co-workers and other employees. Addresses patients and others by surname. Responds quickly to patients and/or other peoples' needs. Knows and demonstrates 6 step customer complaint management process. 2. Under the supervision of a physician provide medical care to patients and performs minor surgical procedures according to the approved privilege list. Perform physical examinations, suture simple lacerations, treat abrasions and burns, order and/or perform diagnostic tests, and document findings as appropriate. 3. Develops and communicates treatment plan to patients. Formulates diagnostic impressions based on medical findings, consultation with patient and their family, and supervising physician as appropriate. Communicates and implements treatment plan and diagnosis to patient. 4. Consults with supervising physician as necessary. Refer complex patient situations to the supervising physician. 5. As assigned, performs face to face evaluation within 1 hour of notification for behavior health restraint need and approves reorders telephonically. Duties must be performed within scope of practice and time frame set by the Medical Director. Job Description: Job Requirements: Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Experience: 1+ years Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience required. License/Certifications: Current, valid, and maintained Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state working without restrictions. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Maintain current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required. Must stay current with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements to maintain PA (Physician Assistant) licensure. Maintain current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers. Physical Requirements: Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Job Hazards: Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.