PA - Adult Neurology OLOLPG

About the Role

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, with minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within the scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients, and Emergency patients.
• Evaluates and collaborates with the attending physician, providing documentation of medical findings and plan of care.
• Provides routine medical management of inpatient care, such as ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition, and medications as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Attending Physician, conducts minor procedures including insertion and removal of central venous catheters, chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, venous punctures, arterial punctures, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubations, PIC lines, and bedside ultrasonography.
• Adheres to mutually agreed-upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with the supervising physician.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates treatment plans to the physician, nursing staff, and patient families.
• Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of the Attending Physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences (see licensure requirements).
• Physician Assistant License from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization.
• Current BLS Certification; NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants.