Physician Assistant-Gastroenterology

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Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides patient care for FPI practices. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services, such as operative procedures, suturing, and injections. Makes initial diagnosis and orders appropriate tests and treatment. Assists in surgery where applicable and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Regularly visits pre‑ and post‑operative patients, independently or with attending physician and / or students, to monitor patient progress in accordance with Medical System policies and procedures and generally accepted professional practice and JCAHO standards.
• Rounds on inpatients to monitor patient progress in accordance with policies and procedures; relays any problems or concerns to physician. Writes progress notes in patient charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed.
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, and special tests and dressing changes.
• Reviews patient records to determine health status.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call or supervising physician (or surgeon) regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.

Education and / or Experience

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education / training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / www.umfpi.org / jobs / summary-employee-benefits

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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