Covenant HealthCare · 2 months ago
PA NEUROSURGERY FIRST ASSIST
Saginaw, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expCovenant HealthCare is seeking a Physician Assistant to work closely with the Neuro Surgeon and the Surgical Services health team. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring quality assurance in compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care Strong patient assessment skills; taking medical history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, performing physical exam and treating illnesses and injuries
Assist Physician with hospital inpatient and outpatient surgeries in preparation and conduct of surgical procedures under direct supervision
Assists in surgery fulfilling requirements of a surgical assistant
Provides pre & post-op surgical/medical care
Perform hospital H&P’s, Discharge Summaries and subsequent care
Prescribe medication within the scope of licensure and facility limitations
Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and risk factor modification
Physician Support Assist physician with hospital inpatient admission, consultations and discharges under direct supervision
Assists with inpatient rounding. Keep in contact with physician regarding patient updates/change of status, test results and new admissions
Assist with patient paperwork such as disability forms, prior authorizations, and prescription refills
Quality Assurance Participates and/or directs regulatory activities in compliance with CLIA, HFAP, OSHA, EMTALA, and Corporate Compliance/Covenant guidelines
Work with Office Manager/Coordinator in developing clinical protocols for practice
Timely coding and documentation of services provided
Surgical First Assisting Participate in ‘on-call’ as determined by department needs
Qualification
Required
Current Licensure to practice in the State of Michigan
Graduate from an accredited institution
Certification as a Physician Assistant
Continuing medical education as required by the certification body
ACLS Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment
Preferred
2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant
1 year experience in Neurosurgery service line
Knowledge in the specialty of the practice for which the position is posted is preferred
Knowledge of Covenant systems, policies and procedures
Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications and treatments, delivery of care and documentation of care
Knowledge of computer programs and applications
Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, billing and reimbursement
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Company
Covenant HealthCare
Covenant HealthCare is a group of six private acute medical hospitals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Beth Charlton
Vice President Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer
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