JOB SUMMARY: An exempt position which offers a team approach working closely with physicians and other clinicians to provide care to patients in acute care setting. JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:Ability to solve problems using strategic critical thinking skills Must show attention to detail in all aspects of your daily work Must demonstrate effective communications skills within all levels of communication while performing your job ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following list describes the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination. Physician Assistant Role Summary:Orders/performs appropriate diagnostic and tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Participates in clinic as needed. (1.5 to 2 days per week) Develops and implements treatment plans by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Surgical assistance in the operating room as needed (assistance in closing incisions, dressings, placing orders, etc.)Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner. Rounding on inpatients as needed. (Take call 1-2 weeks per month) Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: Attitude/Customer Competencies Caring, compassionate, and approachable in all customer contacts. Privacy - respects customers' right to privacy and modesty. Confidentiality - maintains customers' confidentiality. Telephone etiquette - speaks so that customers hear a smile. Appearance - takes personal ownership in appearance and that of work environment. Initiative - takes necessary steps to fix problems immediately. Providing Direction and Customer Acknowledgment - provides personalized attention. by being courteous, friendly, and helpful when responding to customers' needs.Timely service - recognizes that customers' time is very valuable; provides them with prompt service. Customer information/education - provides customers with the best information needed to make informed choices. Relationship Competencies/Work Group Competencies Demonstrates advocacy, respect and truth telling. Demonstrates accountability for own actions.Demonstrates ability to respectfully address interpersonal conflicts. Takes initiative to help others. Demonstrates a learning attitude toward solving problems. Demonstrates openness to change and new learning. Reports on time and has regular attendance. Adheres to practice defined dress code. Attends Staff meetings.Ethical Decision-Making Respects the needs, expectations and rights of all individuals. Advocates the rights of all to a safe environment. Uses sensitivity to cultural diversity to guide decision-making. Performance Improvement Identifies work processes and strives to reduce costs and increase satisfaction.Identifies customers and demonstrates understanding of customers' expectations. Actively works to increase satisfaction with all. Monitors customers' satisfaction. Takes active role in department process improvement efforts; demonstrates understanding of outcomes. Demonstrates an understanding of responsibilities. Demonstrates diagnostic thinking/reasoning. Utilizes feedback from peers, supervisor, customers to drive performance and behaviors. Prioritizes workplace safety.CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Successful completion of Physician Assistant training and certification as a PA (general or specialized) from an approved Physician Assistant program. Current state Physician Assistant license.ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current BLS certification. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Hancock Regional Hospital