Physician Assistant - Pulmonary

Job Title

Duties

Clinical

• Manages outpatients in the Pulmonary Service in accordance with applicable medical practice guidelines
• Participates as a key member of the patient care team to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and protocols in their application to patients.
• Collaborates with other medical center health care resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends, skills, procedures, equipment and protocols relevant to the care of in-patients.
• Facilitates the care of patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of medical specialists and associated staff.
• Works with the Duke Fellowship Program and Duke Fellows on outpatient clinics, scheduling, and inbox monitoring.

Administrative/Education/Research

• Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family health care education.
• Coordinates the administrative functioning of the Pulmonary Outpatient Service as directed by the Section Chief
• Attends conferences and committee meetings as assigned by the supervising physician.
• Participates, directs, and provides opportunities for staff development through in-service education.
• Facilitates responses/actions to patient inquiries regarding care and treatment received.
• Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in the management of in-patients.
• Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized