Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Hartford-
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Evaluates patient upon admission. Elicits a personal medical
history, performs an appropriate physical exam and records and
presents pertinent patient data to the physician prior to
surgery.
- Functions as a surgical first assistant in the operating room,
including pre and post-operative intervention.
- Ensures proper preparation, placement and secure maintenance of
solution delivery lines.
- Assists surgeon with: diagnostic procedures, preparation of
surgical site and equipment; insertion/removal of IV, lines,
catheters, tubes, drains, and sutures.
- Orders, performs, and interprets procedures and diagnostic
tests or studies, in the field of clinical specialty trained and
determined competent by a physician, to manage simple conditions
such as those produced by infection or trauma, as well as to assist
in the management of more complex illness and injury. Examples
could include: bone marrow aspirations, biopsies and harvesting,
spinal taps, thoracentesis and paracentesis, injections,
immunizations, suturing and wound care.
- Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and
non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings,
including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's
diagnosis or changing medical condition per written physician
practice agreement or protocols.
- Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the
continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to
ensure patient receives recommended care. Maintains active
communication with supervising physician.
- Instructs and counsels patients on operative procedures and
physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health
measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment
options, and normal growth and development.
- Interprets and evaluates patient data as authorized by a
physician for the purpose of determining management and treatment
of patients. Consults with physician as appropriate.
- Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries
of patient care. Maintains records according to established
standards and guidelines. Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing
and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the
team member practices, and
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National
Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA),
and
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by
the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by
the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6
months unless department leader has determined it is not
required.Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.Experience Required:
- No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective
member of a health care team.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment while
managing multiple demands.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to
effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with
others.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize
effectively.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist
continuously throughout the workday.
- Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person
present.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical,
electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body
fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e.,
goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as
necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Fine hand manipulation required when working with surgical
equipment.
- Atmosphere in work environment may contain fumes and odors.
Exposure to products containing latex.This job description
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the
incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related
duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Wauwatosa , Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Hartford-, Healthcare , Hartford, Wisconsin
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