Physician Assistant - Colorectal Surgery

Description

The physician assistant (PA) functions in an interdependent role via a delegation agreement. By using the delegation agreement the PA is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings. The PA will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. The PA also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals and documents services rendered.

Salary range : $72.77- $97.92/hourlyQualifications

• CA PA license and National Board Certification- required

• BLS certification from AHA or ARC- required

• Graduate of an accredited PA Program - required (Master's Degree as Physician Assistant Preferred)

• A minimum of 1 - 2 years relevant PA experience- required

• NPI #, DEA #,

• Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES-required

• Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-required

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required

• Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction-required

• Ability to set priorities-required

• Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required

• Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-required

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