Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Domain (A) Hospitalist, Casual

This role is an integral part of the care delivery system, working to provide a healing environment by placing patients first. The incumbent provides specialty and critical care healthcare services primarily in an inpatient setting for acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care for acute patients within an inpatient setting, including conducting thorough daily rounds, performing advanced medical history and physical assessments, formulating and implementing patient-centered treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic test results, and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning. (30%)
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies to determine patient treatment plans and establish medical diagnoses within the scope of practice. Collaborates proactively with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and refine patient care plans. Seeks physician consultation and guidance for clinical decisions beyond the PA-C scope of practice or knowledge base. (10%)
• Institutes emergency measures, treatment, and appropriate stabilization for acute patient situations, such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock. (10%)
• Ensures appropriate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support accurate medical coding and billing. Records and reports pertinent information to the attending physician, including documentation of all patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record, adhering to regulatory and institutional standards. (10%)
• Facilitates seamless communication and coordination of patient care activities with patients, families, community health services, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient experience. Assesses learning needs of patients and families, delivering culturally sensitive and age-appropriate education regarding conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies. (10%)
• Communicates effectively with the attending physician regarding the plan of care, involving them in clinical decision-making for issues outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge or scope of practice. (10%)
• Maintains mandatory professional continuing education and actively participates in patient safety, quality improvement processes, and patient engagement initiatives. (10%)
• Performs hospital rounds, accurately executes physician orders, and maintains professional practice consistent with organizational mission statements and specialty-specific privileges. (10%)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA-C or board eligible
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire
• CPR - American Heart Association ACLS Certification
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Experience in Emergency or Critical Care setting