Job Description

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Job Title:

Physician Assistant II

Cost Center:

Hospitalist Providers

Job Description:

Promotes and maintains health and healing by providing medical services related to diagnosis, treatment and education to patients and families in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team according to established standards and practices but not limited to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active, unrestricted Physician Assistant license issued by the State of Nebraska. Active U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration with prescriptive authority.
• All licenses, certifications, and registrations must remain current and unexpired as a condition of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
• Prior to Medical Staff appointment, primary source verification will be completed for all education/training, past and present clinical affiliations, peer references, state licenses, certifications, and past and present medical liability insurance.
• Appointees are subject to Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and credentialing policies.
• References will evaluate current clinical knowledge, technical skills, clinical judgment, interpersonal communication, and professionalism.
• Medical Staff privileges and clinical practice will be automatically suspended if any of the following occur:
• Expiration, revocation, or suspension of State PA License or DEA registration.
• Expiration or lapse of professional liability insurance.
• Failure to reapply to the Medical Staff within specified timeframes.
• Exclusion from any state or federally funded healthcare program (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid).
• Failure to complete medical records in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

• Sit frequently.
• Stand and/or walk frequently.
• Visual, hearing, and color vision within normal limits.
• Bend and/or stoop frequently.
• Grip and/or pinch within normal limits.
• Lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Carry 50 pounds frequently.
• Reach floor-overhead frequently.
• Fine motor coordination within normal limits.
• Computers are used frequently

Essential Functions

• Generally – include but not limited to first assist duties/surgical skill, and/or in the call rotation, hours may include evenings and weekends.
• Contribute to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations including but not limited to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.