Physician Assistant NE

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. Relies on education, experience, professional training, and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision and 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 as needed, 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
  • 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
• Advanced Practice License from Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Certification as Nurse Practitioner by ANCC, AANP, or PNCB (for pediatric clinics)
• Current Louisiana state RN license
• Current BLS Certification