What are the responsibilities and job description for the VMG Physician Assistant-Neurology position at Vanderbilt Health?
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Organization : Neurology
Job Summary :
The specialty Physician Assistant (PA) in the ambulatory care setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The specialty PA is generally service / physician aligned, managing a distinct patient population in the outpatient setting. The PA functioning primarily in a clinic setting may be required to perform some coordination of patient care and facilitate discharges / outpatient follow up. The specialty clinic PA has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice / education and is responsible for ensuring adherence to clinical pathways / protocols and ensures an environment of safe quality care. The PA demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical / technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assessment of Health Status : Performs and documents in the medical record a complete history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients.
- Diagnosis : Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.
- Formulates Plan of Care : Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs.
- Communication and Collaboration : Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team.
- Documentation : Documents / dictates key components of patient's progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary.
- Professional Practice : Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including : preceptor / mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, and graduate and novice Physician Assistants.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Core Accountabilities :
Organizational Impact : Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area / team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Position Qualifications :
Responsibilities :
Certifications :
LIC-Physician's Assistant Certified - Tennessee
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : Less than 1 year
Education : Master's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled
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