Physician Assistant Critical Care

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GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Identifies and manages medical problems within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice in a critical care setting.

This is an inpatient position with rotation of shifts and On-Call

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides appropriate patient care to include: completing daily patient care rounds on critical care patients, recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing plan of care, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, coordinating discharge plan (40%)
• Accurately documents critical care in electronic medical record (10%)
• Performs compliant billing of critical care services as and where appropriate (5%)
• Participates in education process for trainees (including PA fellows), as and where appropriate (15%)
• Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice. (10%)
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s). (10%)
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. (10%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current PA Physician Assistant License or board eligible and must obtain within 90 days of employment. 
• CPR and ACLS certification.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree.
• 1-3 years’ critical care or emergency experience.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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