Responsibilities- Evaluates patients in the acute care setting and in the general med-surgical arena, under the supervision of a physician.
- Makes patient rounds independently and with the Attending Physicians, assisting with compliance of physician/resident documentation.
- Assist with patient/hospital charges for Physician/hospital procedures.
- Assists in Neurosurgery cases at assigned Hospital as needed by surgeons.
- Initiates specialty service consultations.
- Performs a complete medical history and physical exam and records in the medical record.
- Assist/performs therapeutic/diagnostic procedures, interpretation, teaching, admissions, in-patient case management, discharge preparation, post hospital follow-up and correspondence with referring physicians; as required for the care of the patient.
- Administers medication including controlled substances by all routes, including pressor agents. Administers blood products.
- Acts as a liaison/clinical consultant regarding care of the neurosurgery patient between families and physicians and multidisciplinary services including: PT, RT and Nutrition, etc.
- Retrieves pertinent diagnostic data and arranges follow-up procedures as indicated. Assist with clinic duties as assigned by Medical Director.
- Participates n performance Improvement activities and committees as needed.
- Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and manner consistent with the organizations values.
- Traiges surgery candidates in Neurosurgery clinic.
- Performs post-op clinic visits in conjunction with surgeon.
- Requires regular and prompt attendance and ability to work assigned schedule including overtime and call as required.
- As Adhere to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
- Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality.
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional InformationEmployees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program Required OR
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution and completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program Required
- PA - Physician Assistant - Licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required or
- CRNP - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse Upon Hire Required
- NCCPA certification is highly Preferred
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
