Coverage Needed

• July 12 - October 10, 2024
• Full time availability - Preferred

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8hr / 10hr /12hr shifts available
• 8am - 6:30pm
• Call as needed
• If provider has clinic experience: 5-8s in the clinic and the OR
• If provider has inpatient experience: would likely be days/nights/weekends

Clinical Details

• Patient Census:
  • For inpatient, it can range anywhere from 5-20+ patients on the census, typically is in the 8-16 range
    • Would be on with another provider during the day
  • For clinics, they typically range 12-24 patients a day depending on the attending being covered.
• Surgery:
  • Assists attending surgeon and operating room personnel as needed to prepare patient for surgery
  • Performs first assist duties in neurosurgery, spine and craniotomies of types; close both deep and superficial wounds.
  • Writes post-operative orders according to the patient’s care plan and consistent with the standard of care
  • Effectively communicates the relevant clinical information to the post-operative staff
• Hospital:
  • Independently conducts daily hospital rounds and neurosurgical surgical bedside procedures
  • Writes orders and progress notes
  • Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions; formulates and implement treatment and therapeutics plans for hospitalized patients
  • Handles discharge planning and dictates discharge summaries; respond to emergency department calls and provide initial care management decisions
• Outpatient/Clinic Office & General:
  • Completes thorough history and physical exanimations, providing a detailed and accurate history
  • Assists in the formulation of treatment plans and monitors patients prescribes appropriate medication in accordance with the Delegation agreement
  • Maintains continuity of care thru post-opt follow up visits
  • Respond to calls
  • Educates, screens and counsel patients, facilitates patient referrals to appropriate providers
  • Participates in patient safety and quality assurance initiatives; research studies; maintain active participation in own continued education and professional development; participates in training

Requirements

• Active CT License
• ACLS - Preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Two (2) years Surgical Physician Assistant experience with at least one (1) year of neurosurgical experience

EMR

• Epic