9-Month Physician Assistant

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

9-Month Physician Assistant

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - SHC - Medical and Ancillary Services (Amy R Ordeneaux (00007157))

   

Work Location:

Student Health Center (C&l Infirmary) Building

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Physician Assistant is responsible for the delivery of primary medical care to a student population focusing on preventative, maintenance and restorative care and employing evidence-based practice. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Medical Clinics, consisting of physicians, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners. Should have a deep appreciation for a collaborative care model, partnering with all areas of the SHC, and be committed to advancing the divisional priorities of commitment to quality, communicating a sense of home, designing with everyone in mind, and cultivating a working relationship with Our Lady of the Lake Health.

Job Responsibilities:

90% - Provides assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate medical management for acute illnesses, injuries and stable chronic illnesses as well as primary care services such as health maintenance care and annual physicals; orders appropriate diagnostic tests, prescribes medication, and makes specialty, counseling and coaching referrals as appropriate. Independently seeks consultation with director/ physician in maintaining both acute and chronic cases. 

5% - Participates in unit meetings, campus education initiatives, quality improvement activities, mandatory LSU trainings and SHC yearly trainings, peer review and performance improvement studies.

5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies
• Board Certification: Possess a certification by a nationally recognized certifying body, such as the LSBME
• DEA: Federal drug enforcement agency license 
• CDS: Louisiana State Controlled Substance License
• BLS/CPR

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience
• Experience working with traditional college age students; experience in a college health setting; commitment to practice that supports a collaborative care model.

Other Requirements/Expectations:

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.  

May be required to work occasional nights, holidays, and weekends.

In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

This is a 9-month position. Please provide a resume and three references, official transcripts, and a copy of licensure. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mitzi Trentacoste at 225-578-5719.

   

Posting Date:

November 22, 2024

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 6, 2024

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

E