Graduate of accredited PA school and Completion of ARC-PA approved program.
Current NCCPA certification.
Active licensure as a PA in Indiana.
Board Certified for hospital privileges.
Current BLS and ACLS/ATLS certifications if working in Surgery.
1-2 years of PA experience.
Strong communication skills with a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by physicians.
Educate patients and their families on health management and preventive care.
Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to ensure quality care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient care audits.
Maintain accurate patient records and assist in medical documentation.
Stay updated on medical advancements to enhance patient care.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities.
Supportive work environment.
Flexible scheduling.
Comprehensive healthcare plans.
Retirement savings options.
Full Job Description
Position: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Family Medicine
Location: Portage, IN
Education/Experience Requirements:
Graduate of accredited PA school. Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current active licensure to practice as a PA in the State of Indiana.
Board Certification is required to be granted necessary hospital privileges for employment
Current BLS. Current ACLS and/or ATLS for PA's working in Surgery.
1-2 years experience as a Physician Assistant.
Conveys positive attitude and image internally throughout Community Healthcare System and externally within the community
Requires self-direction, leadership, delegation, organization, and teaching ability
Communicates tactfully and effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, other hospital/clinic departments, and the public
Demonstrates a professional, positive, flexible and open minded manner with a willingness and desire to go the extra mile
Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Knowledge of patient education principles to develop self-care programs.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional PA's to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency work situations; able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs; strong time management skills to balance both patient care and chart completion
