What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urology APC position at South Shore Health?
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Requisition Number
R-17850
Facility
LOC0006 - 780 Main Street780 Main Street Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name
SMC Urology
Status
Full time
Budgeted Hours
40
Shift
Day (United States of America)
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.
Essential Functions
Category C - Competency in this position is dependent upon the patient population as the position does provide patient care and/or services. This position does require knowledge of disease processes or diagnosis.
Examples: Nurses, Clinical Managers, Pharmacists, Education Positions, Imaging Positions, CNSs & ACCs, Clinical Dieticians and Respiratory Therapists.
CONTACTS
Patient Contact
Does this position have Patient contact? Yes
Age of Patient(s) - (check all that apply)
Adults 18- 70 years; Geriatrics 70 years
Job Requirements
Minimum Education - Preferred
A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)
Required Licenses / Registrations
PA - Physician Assistant; Must possess a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants. Must also be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants; if a recent graduate, must sit for exam and successfully pass it at the next time the examination is offered.
Required Certifications -
For ambulatory, we only require BLS; if in the hospital ACLS is required.
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office
License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department
Essential Functions
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job.
Monday thru Friday varied shifts
Responsibilities If Required
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
Requisition Number
R-17850
Facility
LOC0006 - 780 Main Street780 Main Street Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name
SMC Urology
Status
Full time
Budgeted Hours
40
Shift
Day (United States of America)
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.
Essential Functions
Category C - Competency in this position is dependent upon the patient population as the position does provide patient care and/or services. This position does require knowledge of disease processes or diagnosis.
Examples: Nurses, Clinical Managers, Pharmacists, Education Positions, Imaging Positions, CNSs & ACCs, Clinical Dieticians and Respiratory Therapists.
CONTACTS
Patient Contact
Does this position have Patient contact? Yes
Age of Patient(s) - (check all that apply)
Adults 18- 70 years; Geriatrics 70 years
Job Requirements
Minimum Education - Preferred
A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)
Required Licenses / Registrations
PA - Physician Assistant; Must possess a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants. Must also be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants; if a recent graduate, must sit for exam and successfully pass it at the next time the examination is offered.
Required Certifications -
For ambulatory, we only require BLS; if in the hospital ACLS is required.
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office
License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department
Essential Functions
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job.
Monday thru Friday varied shifts
Responsibilities If Required
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
