Physician Assistant - CV / CT Surgery - First Assist

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant (PA) CV Surgical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Surgical providers care for both adult and / or pediatric patients and specialize in Cardio Thoracic / Vascular Surgery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories. Monitors patients across the health care continuum and develops strategies to avoid hospitalization and / or decrease length of stay.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends and / or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with their scope of practice consistent with their training and experience and policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patients response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes or procedures, management of the health illness / condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and / or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions / problems related to the Providers specialty, scope, level of experience, and training.
• First assist / Second assist in the operating room and / or procedural setting who has met all required training (with the required level of aptitude).
• Performs follows-up with patient both pre and post operatively, and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
• Perform invasive surgical procedures and / or advanced technological procedures including but not limited to endoscopic vein harvest related to Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic surgery specific to scope of practice and providers level of knowledge as delegated by supervising Physician.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

BENEFITS

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Belonging Statement

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QUALIFICATIONS

Physician Assistants (PA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) : BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.