Physician Assistant

Description Under the supervision of staff physicians, the Physician Assistant will provide primary health care services as a member of a health care team comprised of physicians, mid-level practitioners and nursing personnel. Primary responsibilities relate to management of health care for certain patients and families as assigned. JOB TITLE Physician Assistant FLSA Exempt REPORTS TO Chief Operating Officer JOB TYPE Full-time LOCATION Riverview in Noblesville, Indiana POSITION SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT CRSM – Riverview position working a Q3 rotation: 7A – 7P daytime shift Inpatient Pulmonary Critical Care Every third week rotation, 7 days on / 7 days off / 4 outpatient clinic days with 3 days off Outpatient clinic days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday off before transitioning back into the rotation. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Performance of health assessments, including a thorough history and physical examination, ordering or performing certain diagnostic tests, evaluation of the psychosocial and family aspects of the situation sufficient to make a general health assessment, and diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions. Promotes and maintains patient health, including planning of periodic health assessments and screening for early case findings, assessment and guidance about health hazards, good health habits, family planning, mental and emotional problems and continued maintenance of contact and rapport with the patient. Manages common acute and chronic illness, including minor trauma, episodic problems, common chronic disorders, as well as counseling and education about such problems, and performance of minor surgical procedures. Refers complex and high-priority cases to the physicians within the practice or outside the practice regarding complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems, re‑evaluation of chronic conditions, etc. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment. Provides patient education. Triages calls from nursing staff regarding patient issues. Completes all documentation requirements into the EMR system. Provides educational assistance to clinical support staff as needed. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Current Indiana license to practice the duties of a Physician Assistant Certification in BLS and ACLS Acute Care Experience or Training a Plus Ability to relate well with patients and other health care personnel Ability to work as a team member EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduated from a certified Physician Assistant or related program, which entails training as well as practice in the above-mentioned duties. Current Indiana license to practice the duties of a Physician Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr