Physician Assistant: NICU

Overview

Summary:

Physician Assistant. With the supervision of a Physician (as per O.R.C. 4730), the PA-C provides medical care, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions. This may be in a variety of clinical settings. The PA assesses health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history and performs a physical exam based on age and patient history as per the Supervisory Agreement with OSMB.

Must be able to work with autonomy within Ohio law under the direction of supervising physicians. Identifies significant health and medical risk factors. Orders, interprets and evaluates laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient problems and health care needs. Develops a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data. Develops a treatment plan with the patient and significant others as directed and reviewed by the physician.

Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions in accordance with certification, law and Akron Children’s Hospital privileges. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the Ohio Board of Medicine and hospital policy. Develops a patient education plan. Collaborates with nursing, medical and other health care team members regularly to ensure quality patient care. May serve as clinical preceptor for PA students.

Other duties as assigned.

Inpatient:
Provides medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of acute care services. Practice with a variety of specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult. Practices in any setting in which patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high-intensity medical intervention, or continuous vigilance within the range of high-acuity care. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements.

This review is completed via FPPE and OPPE for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements.

Outpatient:
Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements. This review is completed via FPPE and OPPE for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements.

• Identifies patient/family needs for discharge (including patient/family education needs, equipment needs, further home care needs, transportation needs or referrals required).
• Writes prescriptions for patients within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately with the primary care physician.
• Selects and orders appropriate tests (under guidance of physician).
• Writes orders in patient chart, cosigned by a physician as needed.
• Participates in emergency treatment and triages appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of all department and patient matters.
• Communicates with families providing written materials and videos when appropriate.
• Competently assists/performs treatments/procedures for patients on their service.
• Competently administers medications.

Behavioral Indicators

• Evaluates care daily when making rounds.
• Documents assessment, plan, care provided, teaching and discharge planning.
• Monitors and intervenes to promote patient safety; notifies supervisor and documents events appropriately.
• Offers expertise to staff and residents, providing reference materials when appropriate.
• Participates in ongoing education for nurses and physicians through presentations and in-services.
• Assists with development of educational materials.
• Modifies practice utilizing current research.
• Maintains membership in American Burn Association.
• Assists in writing or revising policies and procedures for Burn Center.

Master s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies preferred. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio. Current NCCPA certification. Must have a Supervisory Agreement filed, current certificate to practice and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the Ohio Board of Medicine. Must obtain credentialing as an active member of the medical staff with appropriate medical staff privileges.

Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required. Individuals hired without an MS degree and those hired without a certificate to prescribe (or CTP eligible) must actively pursue and obtain an MS degree/certificate to prescribe. Excellent critical thinking, self-motivation and interpersonal communication skills essential.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status:
Onsite