Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or equivalent
Current PA certification
Basic and advanced cardiac life support certification
Strong organizational skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Round on inpatients regularly
Communicate with patients and their families
Facilitate patient discharges and transfers
Work within the inpatient Hospitalist service
Handle potential admitting duties based on competency
Navigate crises and challenging work conditions
Build collegial relationships with hospital staff and physicians
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Continuing education opportunities
Work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Physician Assistant for Hospitalist Program PA accountable for practice and work in collaboration with a Hospitalist physician.
Duties include but are not limited to:
rounding on inpatients
meeting with patients and families
facilitating discharges and transfers.
The Physician Assistant will be assigned to work in the inpatient Hospitalist service. At the discretion of the Director, Hospitalist Program, based on demonstrated competency, the Physician Assistant may be assigned admitting duties.
Must be capable to move efficiently throughout the hospital without physical or emotional limitations.
Must have the ability to work prolonged hours on a rotational basis.
Must be capable of dealing with crisis situations and demanding work conditions.
Must be able to develop and maintain collegial relationships with members of the hospitalist staff, referring, and consulting physicians.
Must be organized and demonstrate excellent oral and written skills in the English language and be capable of establishing and maintaining a professional rapport with diverse staff and ancillary personnel.
Must maintain current certification in basic cardiac life support, advanced cardiac life support.
Competitive Salary and benefits.
About Signature Healthcare
Signature Healthcare is a long-term care, rehabilitation, and health care services company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies in several states in the United States. The company provides services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and hospice care. Signature Healthcare was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The company has been recognized for its quality of care and has received several awards and certifications.
