Covenant HealthCare · 2 months ago
PA MED EXPRESS STATE PER DIEM
Saginaw, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCovenant HealthCare is committed to providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation, and they are seeking a Physician Assistant to join their team. The PA will perform patient assessments, prescribe medications, and assist physicians with inpatient care while ensuring compliance with various regulatory activities.
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Responsibilities
Strong patient assessment skills; taking medical history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, performing physical exam and treating illnesses and injuries
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
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
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
Maintains a professional, courteous and compassionate approach to patients and staff
Models Covenant�s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation
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
BLS or ACLS required or within six (6) months
Strong patient assessment skills; taking medical history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, performing physical exam and treating illnesses and injuries
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
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
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
Maintains a professional, courteous and compassionate approach to patients and staff
Models Covenant's Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation
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
Computer literate, must be able to work with an EMR system while providing patient care
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships
Analytical skills necessary to plan, develop, and administer care to a wide variety of patients
Ability to assess and treat patients with limited history and background in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Respond calmly and effectively in emergencies
Make decisions within scope of training and practice
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
Constant handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and near vision
Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs
Frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, midrange vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision
Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. or more
Occasional sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, tasting, smelling, and far vision
Preferred
2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant or previous experience as an RN within the practice specialty
Knowledge in the specialty of the practice for which the position is posted is preferred
Knowledge of Covenant systems, policies and procedures
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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