What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Southern Oregon Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, PC?

Busy Neurosurgical and Spine clinic is looking for a Physician Assistant to join the team of providers to support in clinical and surgical patient care.

The right candidate is a team-player who is patient-focused. The right candidate is looking to carry on the great reputation of Southern Oregon Neurosurgery practice by exhibiting integrity, compassion, support, and care for patients and the organization. The Physician Assistant role is vital to the team care delivery system at Southern Oregon Neurosurgery, emphasizing the need to effectively communicate with the supervising physician(s) and patients.

Southern Oregon Neurosurgery looks to create a culture to stand out amongst our peers in the delivery of spine, neurosurgical and peripheral nerve conditions. Be a part of our care team.

General Statement of Duties : Responsible for the delivery of neurosurgical patient care at the direction of a supervising physician.

Supervision : Reports to Supervising Physician for patient-care related duties. Reports to Chief Executive Officer for all administrative and non-patient-care related duties.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a clinic and hospital environment. Work involves frequent contact with patients and other clinical staff. Work may involve dealing with distressed patients. Work may involve irregular work hours, including nights and weekends. Work includes exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous materials. Physical effort requires full range of body motion. All of the following are essential job functions.

Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stretch, and reach to gain access to all areas needed to perform required functions of the job
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects, including assisting in the lifting of patients with a gait belt
Must be able to stand and walk or sit for prolonged periods of time
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and operate basic office equipment, such as computer and telephone
Must have adequate hearing and speaking ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, and medical community partners
Must have adequate visual acuity to read and interpret written material
Must be able to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations, frequent interruptions, and heavy workload demands
Must be able to perform all required duties under conditions of sleep deprivation

Job Duties :

Obtains a complete medical history, performs a complete neurosurgical exam and records findings in Electronic Health Record

Interprets data to determine preliminary diagnosis and treatment plan for patients

Administers injections

Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies

Prepares electronic or written prescriptions for medications, including controlled substances

Provides patient education

Appropriately determines level of service for clinical examinations and follow-ups

Triages patient telephone calls and provides telephone consultation

Performs suture removal and wound checks for surgical patients

Provides call coverage with supervising physician, including consecutive nights and weekends

Provides surgical first assistant services

Communicates professionally with patients, medical providers, co-workers and medical community partners

Manages time appropriately

Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested

Participates in professional development courses and maintains professional certifications

Complies with all clinic policies and procedures, including HIPAA and OSHA policies

Performs other duties as required / assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Knowledge of medical practice as it relates to assisting a provider in the delivery of neurosurgical patient care

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Knowledge of general computer operations

Skill in obtaining medical history, assessing medical condition, and interpreting findings

Skill in preparing and maintaining records and responding to correspondence

Skill in establishing and maintaining professional and effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and medical community partners

Ability to react calmly and effectively in high stress or emergency situations

Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures

Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work effectively as a team member within the medical office

Education :

Completion of accredited Physician Assistant Program

Certificate / License :

Oregon Physician Assistant license

Certification from NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

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