What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Merrillville, Indiana Methodist Hospitals 401(k) Dental Insura[...] position at American Association of Neurological Surgeons?
Healing is at the center of all we do at Methodist Hospitals. Our accomplished physicians, nurses and staff care for our Northwest Indiana neighbors at modern facilities using the latest technologies. They are ready, committed and focused. That’s been our mission for more than 100 years : to be a truly independent health system focused solely on healing Northwest Indiana.
Methodist Hospitals currently has an immediate opportunity for an Indiana-licensed physician assistant to deliver medical services to neurosurgery patients in both an office and hospital setting at our Neuroscience Institute at Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus in Merrillville, IN. The successful candidate will :
- Perform complete physical exams, identifying abnormalities and changes, documenting findings in patient charts and relaying pertinent information to the physician.
- Complete hospital rounds, as required.
- Assess patients in inpatient and outpatient settings - obtaining history, performing complete physical exams, chart documentation.
- Triage emergent consultations during business hours when surgeon is unavailable.
- Identify patient educational needs and design and implement comprehensive patient education plans.
- Assist in identifying potential areas of program development, developing strategic implementation plan, identifying, implementing and coordinating program development objectives from the clinical and nursing perspective, continuous monitoring and implementation of the most efficient and effective patient care systems, designing and implementing of clinical research and quality improvement projects.
- Provide leadership and direction for the program and office staff, and mentor office staff.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to assist in neurosurgery and endovascular procedures if desired.
Qualifications :
Candidates must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant training program and have a healthcare-related Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. An Indiana Physician Assistant license is also required. Two years of previous neurosurgery or neurology physician assistant experience is preferred.
Methodist Hospitals is an independent health system located in northwest Indiana - within the Chicago metropolitan area. Our facilities include two acute care hospital campuses and several ambulatory care facilities throughout the diverse, vibrant region we serve.
Methodist Hospitals offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. We also provide tuition reimbursement, life insurance and 401k. Time away from the hospital is awarded through our Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit plan.
This position is available immediately. Our recruiters are accepting resumes now.
Contact Information
Visit https : / / careers-methodisthospitals.icims.com / jobs / 12164 / physician-assistant-neurosurgery-support / job to apply for this position and for a complete position description with a full list of essential functions, as well as required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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