Night Shift Physician Assistant​/Hospitalist, Cheraw

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McLeod Health Cheraw is seeking a night shift Hospitalist Physician Assistant!

Minimum of 2 years experience as a Physician Assistant required

Work Schedule/

Hours:

7 on/7 off - 7pm to 7am

Job responsibilities include those listed in the competency document.

• Maintain a professional image and exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers, in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Practice evidence-based medicine and follow national quality measures for patient care, providing documentation when deviations are necessary.
• Admit unassigned adult (16+) patients presenting through the Emergency Department.
• Accept direct patient admits (16+) from community physicians per policies.
• Pre-op clearance for inpatient surgical cases.
• Consult with primary care providers and specialists as requested.
• Evaluate potential admissions upon request.
• Manage resources effectively such as medications and ancillaries.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary patient care conferences for utilization review and discharge planning, communicating plans to patients, families, and staff.
• Conduct patient and family care conferences for stays of five days or more or for complex discharge planning.
• Manage length of stay.
• Respond to resuscitation codes and be part of the Rapid Response Team during Day Shifts.
• Ensure timely and complete medical record documentation.
• Care for patients in the Swing Bed Unit and participate in related conferences.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending equipment and supplies for inpatient care.
• Provide value-oriented care, prioritize requests, and perform high-value evaluations and follow-ups.
• Follow hospital protocols and quality initiatives.
• Make appropriate referrals and communicate effectively concerning patient care, optimizing the value of consults.
• Model professional behavior and uphold the ethics of the medical staff.
• Work systemically to improve care delivery, recognizing patient care as a continuum and assisting in system improvements.
• Ensure proper communication during patient hand-offs, including treatment plans and core measures.
• Participate in routine medical staff activities and maintain active membership.
• Provide value-oriented sub-specialty consultations, responding promptly and minimizing unnecessary tests and therapies.

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active Physician Assistant License in South Carolina verified by NCCPA.
• BLS and ACLS Certification.

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a non-profit organization with over 900 medical staff members, 2,900 licensed nurses, and 15,000 team members across 18 counties. It operates seven hospitals, health and fitness centers, and various outpatient services, with 988 licensed beds.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and wish to join a professional team, apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.