Job Description

Allegheny Health Network

This job identifies and manages medical and surgical problems within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice in a surgical setting. This Neuro IR position requires Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to identify and manage medical and surgical problems within their scope of practice in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. The position will be both procedural based and clinically based providing care for neuro endovascular patients for both stroke and vascular malformations/aneurysm. In addition, the position will involve interventional radiology spine procedures. The position requires individuals who are self-motivated with a passion for patient care, have a high attention to detail while working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

This position is Monday - Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays or call required.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Performs physical exams, documents in the medical record, orders appropriate laboratory & diagnostic procedures and established presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s). Assists in the OR by serving as first or second assistant during surgical procedures.
• Provides appropriate patient care to include completing daily patient care rounds on surgical patients, recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for surgical patients.
• 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.
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s).
• Triages patient telephone calls.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• BA/BS Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• Board eligible. PA-C required or board eligible (License and certification required within 90 days of employment. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C)
• CPR American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred:

• ACLS certification
• 1-3 years' experience.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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