Pediatric Physician Assistant (PA) Full-Time Rotating

Requirements

• Perform complete physical exams and obtains complete medical history and records findings.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Prescribe medications in compliance with state law.
• Provide support as well as information regarding patient’s condition, progress, and plan of care to parents/family, referring and consulting physicians.
• Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educate patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Provide continuity of patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Initiate or complete administrative tasks and acquire all necessary information, instructions, and materials as required.
• Participate in activities that contribute to education and research.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program required.
• Possess current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Possess 2 years of experience as a Pediatric Physician Assistant.
• Able to obtain prescriptive authority in the State of Pennsylvania, which must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient care and assist in the development of policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with medical staff, family members and all levels of personnel of The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh.
• Emotional and mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under the daily pressures of stressful and/or emergency situations.
• Functional Requirements: Partially active and partially sedentary position. Must be physically able to access the patients in The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and also be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry 10-50 pounds as required to access medical equipment, file boxes, supplies, etc. Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and courteous manner with other staff and guests. Manual dexterity necessary to operate medical equipment, computer, telephone system, and other equipment typically found in The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh environment.