The role of the Physician Assistant is to functionally support and extend the role of the Physician by providing patient-focused evaluation and communication. Provides care for specific patients under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Physician. At all times, the Physician Assistant will function in accordance with the applicable articles of Indiana Code regulating the practice of the Physician Assistant. As changes to Indiana Code are advanced, the Physician Assistant will comply with those requirements as well. Under current Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, all medical record entries and/or orders written by the Physician Assistant require later Physician authentication. A Physician will directly supervise procedures unless competency and Physician approval is documented.
Education and Experience Required:
1. Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program.
2. Previous work experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
3. Must maintain required continuing medical education.
Mandatory Licensure/Certifications:
1. Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants.
2. Licensed to practice in Indiana.
*Job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to perform. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice due to business need.
Work Shift :
Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
32
Hendricks Regional Health is a nonprofit, nationally-recognized, community-based health system caring for the vibrant, growing communities of Western and Central Indiana since 1962. We have full-service hospitals in Danville and Brownsburg, and medical facilities throughout Avon, Bainbridge, Brownsburg, Plainfield and Lizton.
We focus on attracting exceptional, patient-focused healthcare professionals by being a trendsetter when it comes to innovation, patient experience, workplace wellness and thoughtful collaboration. Our team thinks big, moves fast, and is driven by a desire to be the very best in our personal and professional lives. But nothing is more important to us than putting our patients first.
We are Hendricks County’s largest employer, and we support our staff of over 2,100 associates with benefits that include a comprehensive health plan, career development opportunities, nationally recognized wellness programs and an onsite fitness center. Our dedication to our associates and patients has helped us receive consistent recognition from many regional, state and national organizations, including Healthgrades, Leapfrog and Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services.
Hendricks also works closely with more than 400 local businesses through our Hendricks At Work program, where we provide wellness and occupational services to help keep employees healthy and happy while reducing the overall cost of healthcare for employers and employees alike.
We have employment opportunities for healthcare professionals focused on delivering the most compassionate, safest care possible. Search our open positions and apply at bit.ly/Hendricks-jobs.
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