Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine EMG

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​Job Description: 

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Advanced Care Provider (“ACP”)

DEPARTMENT: Elliot Professional Services Network, Inc. (“EPS”)

REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer, Elliot Hospital & EMG Acute Care Services; Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer; Medical Director, Elliot Emergency Medicine Specialists and/or his/her designees

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and education to Emergency Medicine patients. Provides care in a professional, efficient and ethical manner, as well as in accordance with the standards and recommendations consistent with the requirements of all applicable accreditation entities (DNV, Joint Commission, etc., as applicable), applicable laws and regulations of the State of New Hampshire, and all policies, rules and requirements of EPS and Elliot Health System (“EHS”).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Medical Director, Elliot Emergency Medicine Specialists (“Medical Director”), Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, Elliot Hospital & EMG Acute Care Services and/or his/her designees and within established EHS and departmental policies and procedures, ACP shall perform the functions set forth below. All duties shall be carried out: (i) in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those concerning protection of patient confidentiality; (ii) in a professional and competent manner and in accordance with the generally accepted standards of care; and (iii) in accordance with all policies, rules and requirements of EPS and/or EHS, and all bylaws, rules and regulations and policies of the medical staff of Elliot Hospital, as they may be amended from time to time.

Essential Functions:

1. Patient Assessment: Provide assessment and examination of individuals by interviewing the patient and/or family members to obtain an appropriate history, with regard to the patient's physical, developmental status and behavior. Examines the patient to obtain objective physical data, performs appropriate systems review as indicated by the evaluation. Completes a physical assessment based on interview, examination and available data. Identifies medical and health issues and needs based upon the evaluation.

2. Treatment Planning: Based on the patient evaluation, makes appropriate treatment plans. ACP shall at all times serve the best interests of the patient and shall exercise his or her best independent professional judgment when rendering care. Develops and implements a treatment plan, which may include diagnostic tests, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions, medical and surgical services as well as education. This may be part of a multidisciplinary team. Reviews clinical data from lab results, x-rays, scans and pathology reports.

3. Coverage Requirements: The Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer, Elliot Hospital & EMG Acute Care Services and/or his/her designee will annually determine necessary hours of coverage for agreed upon locations. ACP will collaborate with the Medical Director to determine coverage schedule. Ensures that any time out of the practice is provided in advance and ensures that practice coverage is arranged prior to departure.

4. Documentation of Services: Maintains ongoing documentation of patient interventions. All documentation must be completed promptly but no later than forty-eight (48) hours after the date of service. This includes documentation of initial assessment, treatment plans, interventional and ancillary services and any other patient interactions. Documentation to be completed using an Electronic Medical Record (“EMR”) as provided by EHS. Required to cooperate with any audits of patient charts conducted to ensure compliance with all coding and documentation requirements and any compliance education reasonably required by the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer, Elliot Hospital & EMG Acute Care Services and/or his/her designee.

5. Participates in Quality Improvement Activities: ACP will be required to attend and provide input in quality improvement and quality assurance projects as deemed necessary by the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer, Elliot Hospital & EMG Acute Care Services and/or his/her designee. Such quality improvement activities will include activities related to enhancing and maintaining patient satisfaction. Participates in quality management activities that at a minimum comply with all applicable accreditation entities (DNV, Joint Commission, etc., as applicable), and the bylaws of the Medical Staff of the Elliot Hospital.

6. Patient Satisfaction: Demonstrates courtesy, respect and caring to patients