Physician Assistant
Bend, Oregon, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty All Specialties
Salary 160,000 – 200,000 yearly
Degree Required Bachelors in Physician Assistant Studies
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Columbia, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/21/24

Full Time Physician Assistant position needed at Mountain Park Patient Care Center.


We are excited to share with you a new opportunity to join a growing team within our Liver Transplant department. This is an inpatient and outpatient role, while also working in the OR. You will manage pre and post operative patients with a dynamic team of providers to give your patients world-class care.


Physician Assistant in Surgical Liver/Abdominal Transplant position is part of a collaborative team model of care consisting of attending physicians, fellows, and a team who provide care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.



Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and treats both pre- and post-operative liver and abdominal transplant patients, and serves as the primary team for pre transplant and readmitted patients. Manages acute and chronic comorbidities.
  • Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings.
  • Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies
  • Administers, orders, furnishes and/or prescribes medications
  • Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services
  • Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling
  • Works closely with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient throughput and discharge planning.

Schedule

The role will be a 5-day work week with 8-hour shifts.

Monday to Friday

On call time each month required.



Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
  • Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and returning patients.
  • Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
  • Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication
  • Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
  • Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
  • Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
  • Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
  • Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
  • As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
  • After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
  • Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
  • Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
  • Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
  • Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
  • Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
  • Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
  • Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
  • Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
  • Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
  • PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure
  • BLS - Basic Life Support and
  • DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

Benefits?


- Sign-On Bonus Available!

- Competitive annual compensation: $160,000 - $200,000, coupled with comprehensive benefits.

- Job Flexibility: Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

- Employee discount privileges.

- Bonus potential based on performance.


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