APP PA CTS

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) PA-C for CT Surgery managing health problems and coordinating health care for surgical patients in acute care or in-patient settings, including pre- or post-surgical care. Assists in the Operating Room as First Assist when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional, clinical, and technical competencies of a PA-C in the CTS Department, including First Assist in the OR.
• Evaluate medical problems of clients and request consults to other specialties as indicated.
• Provide education to patients and families about preventive care, medical issues, and prescribed treatments or medications.
• Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
• Document medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards, and evidence-based care.
• Maintain documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, and quality standards; receive and implement constructive directives.
• Refer complex and high-priority cases to collaborating physician for complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, or therapeutic issues.
• Provide medical and emergency interventions; prescribe and monitor medications; order and assess emergency interventions.
• Maintain collegiality with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Utilize appropriate chain-of-command and communicate with Program Director, APP Director, and Medical Director regarding clinical issues; contribute to quality or process improvement.
• Perform professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Age-appropriate training for population served (may require additional training as determined by the department).

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (if working in the ICU).
• Current PA-C license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations) - Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous PA-C experience with First Assist in OR highly desired.

Time Type: Full time