Physician Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides patient care for FPI practices. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services, such as, history and physicals, progress notes, discharge summaries. Makes initial diagnosis and order appropriate tests and treatment. Assists in surgery where applicable; and other duties as assigned. Essential Functions Clinical Leadership/Outcomes Works with physicians to achieve service specific outcome targets for key metrics including clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Participates in performance improvement activities aimed at improving clinical outcomes and minimizing variation. In collaboration with physician leadership and the multidisciplinary team, develops clinical pathways. Participates in and leads quality assurance activities (i.e., chart reviews, peer review) and establishes standard of practice. Advances the patient care delivery process through the application of research, evidence-based practice standards, and industry best practices. Advises and influences policies and procedures that improves the delivery of care. Introduces and evaluates new patient care delivery systems, models of care and therapeutic and preventive interventions that target patient needs not met by current care delivery strategies. Actively participates and contributes to various department and division meetings and organizational initiatives. Maintains compliance and regulatory documentation for administrative purposes and reimbursement for services. Participates in accreditation readiness. Supervises ancillary staff including completing annual reviews. In cooperation with departmental leadership, manages all on-site activities in such a way that promotes the satisfaction and welfare of the patients visiting the site. Establishes service recovery protocols; trains and empowers staff to address patient concerns; assures all patient issues are appropriately addressed. Recommends staffing levels, selects and assigns staff, evaluates performance, evaluates/tests competencies (as applicable), provides orientation, training and continuing education of staff, and initiates or makes recommendations for personal actions. Schedules Physician Assistants for duty hours and approves vacation requests in a manner that allows the service to function efficiently Regularly visits pre- and post-operative patients, independently or with attending physician and/or students, to monitor patient progress in accordance with Medical System policies and procedures and generally accepted professional practice and JCAHO standards. Rounds on inpatients to monitor patient progress in accordance with policies and procedures; relays any problems or concerns to physician. Writes progress notes in patient charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays and special tests and dressing changes. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician’s Assistant is required CPR required BLS required ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr