Physician Assistant: Outpatient Hem/Onc

About the Role

The Physician Assistant (PA-C), under the supervision of a Physician as per O.R.C. 4730, provides medical care, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions to patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions in various clinical settings. This role operates with autonomy within Ohio law under the direction of a supervising physician.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history.
• Perform physical exams based on age and patient history as per the Supervisory Agreement with the Ohio State Medical Board (OSMB).
• Identify significant health and medical risk factors.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient clinical problems and healthcare needs.
• Develop a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data.
• Create a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient, significant others, and the supervising physician.
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law, and hospital privileges.
• Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the Ohio Board of Medicine and hospital policy.
• Develop and implement a patient education plan.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for PA students when applicable.
• Participate in quality monitoring through bi-annual reviews of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes via FPPE and OPPE as part of Joint Commission requirements.

Inpatient Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including acute care services.
• Practice with specialty-based populations, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Work in settings requiring complex monitoring, high-intensity medical intervention, or continuous vigilance within high-acuity care.

Outpatient Responsibilities

• Emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems.
• Identify patient and family needs for discharge, including education, equipment, home care, transportation, or referrals.
• Write prescriptions within the scope of practice and communicate appropriately with primary care physicians.
• Select and order appropriate tests under physician guidance.
• Write orders in patient charts, cosigned by a physician as needed.
• Participate in emergency treatment and triage appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of all department and patient matters.
• Communicate with families using written materials and videos when appropriate.
• Competently assist or perform treatments and procedures for patients.
• Competently administer medications.

Behavioral Competencies

• Evaluate care daily during rounds and document assessments, plans, care provided, teaching, and discharge planning.
• Complete Bureau of Workers' Compensation forms.
• Monitor and intervene to promote patient safety, notify supervisors, and document events appropriately.
• Offer expertise to staff and residents, providing reference materials when appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing education for nurses and physicians through presentations and in-services.
• Assist in the development of educational materials.
• Modify practice utilizing current research.
• Maintain membership in the American Burn Association.
• Assist in writing and revising policies and procedures for the Burn Center.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio.
• Current NCCPA (National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
• Supervision Agreement filed, current certificate to practice, and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the Ohio Board of Medicine.
• Credentialing as an active member of the medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training.
• Individuals hired without an MS Degree or certificate to prescribe must actively pursue and obtain them.

Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and self-motivation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Schedule

Full Time, FTE: 1.000000. Onsite status.