Physician Assistant – Trauma

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 15, 2024

Department:

62835615 Surgery Northeast

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Key Position Details:

This is a .5 FTE part time position in the General Surgery and Trauma departments at Mercy Hospital.

10-hour shifts (day/evening/night).

Weekend rotation: Every 3rd weekend.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for patients
• Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
• Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program required
• At least one year of experience post Physician Assistant training strongly preferred.
• Licensed Physician Assistant – MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 – Multisource required within 180 Days
• Certification as Physician Assistant – NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required
• Drug Enforcement Administration upon hire required

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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