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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: PAVILION
Summary:
The Physician Assistant for Neurosurgery utilizes the process to meet the health care needs of patients. The Physician Assistant practice is based on established standards of care and assists in surgery as needed. The Physician Assistant also rounds on inpatients as needed and is supervised by the designated physician. Additionally, the Physician Assistant promotes teamwork among co-workers and adheres to patient satisfaction principles. The Physician Assistant reports to the clinic director and to the designated physician.
Experience/Education Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program
- Completion of an approved Physician Assistant training program
- Two years of nursing experience in a related field, Physician Assistant preferred
- Previous physician office experience preferred
License or Certification Requirements: - Current license to practice in the State of Illinois
- Certification as a Physician Assistant by a national certifying agency
- Current CPR certification as staffing needs require
- Membership in AAPA desirable
- Current CME credits
Responsibilities:
- Assists in surgery as needed.
- Communicates in a positive manner with patients and co-workers.
- Consults with Medical Director or designate as needed.
- Diagnoses and prescribes treatments under the direction of the designated physician.
- Does developmental screening appropriate to patient's age and gender.
- Interpret results of laboratory testing and provide appropriate follow-up.
- Maintains accurate patient medical records.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of health issues in field of practice.
- Makes appropriate referrals to medical and social service providers.
- Obtains appropriate specimens for testing.
- Performs microscopic identification of organisms.
- Performs screening tests appropriate to patient's age, gender and condition.
- Provides assistance in utilization of available healthcare resources.
- Provides health maintenance education appropriate to patient's age and gender.
- Records pertinent clinical data.
- Reviews medical histories and performs physical assessments.
- Rounds on inpatients as needed.
Credentials:
Essential:
* PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Education:
Essential:
* MASTERS DEGREE
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:Exposure to: Chemicals: Podophyllin, alcohol, KOH, acetic acid, normal saline, TCA.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Performing physical exams - may come in contact with vaginal discharge, blood, urine, respiratory secretions. Performs venipuncture - exposure to blood, but the use of universal precautions and protection reduces risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - if a patient is infected, it is possible that the health care worker would be exposed, but it is greatly diminished by adherence to universal precautions.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature.
Smell: Needed to assess type of discharge.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communications, meetings, and listening to employee and patient concerns.
Touch: Needed to write, do computer entry, filing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:Average Hours per Week: 20-30
Shift: Days/Evenings
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 25%
Twist: 15%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 15%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 1%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 0%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 3%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): ). Carry specimen from exam room to lab area - 10 feet. Carry the fetal doppler in and out of exam rooms. Material is not lifted higher than waist level. Lifting children onto exam table.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 5
Twist: 5
Stand: 5
Crawl: 0
Walk: 1
Kneel: 0
Lift: 1
Drive: 0
Squat: 0
Climb: 0
Bend: 2
Reach above shoulders: 1
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight:
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Writing, keyboarding, calculator, must manipulate the speculum and specimen collection tools, and put slides in microscope.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal
Atmosphere: Odors
Special Hazards: Chemical - Podophyllis. Potential for contact with infectious blood and body fluids.
Protective Clothing Required: Lab coats, gloves, safety glasses.