Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health is seeking applicants for Hospitalist Physician Assistants. The position is at Saint Louis University Hospital. Duties include:

• Communicating with patients’ primary care physicians to obtain relevant medical history information and to coordinate care with other providers
• Providing clinical support to patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Performing diagnostic tests such as blood work or urinalysis to monitor patient health and detect disease progression
• Performing physical examinations and conducting medical procedures, such as administering injections or drawing blood
• Educating patients about their diagnosis, treatment plan, and any lifestyle changes they need to make to improve their health
• Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner
• Performing diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound scans, etc. to evaluate injuries or illnesses
• Educating patients about their condition, treatment options, and follow-up care plans
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times such as illness or injury

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s) and in association with hospital/clinical staff, assists in the delivery of quality medical care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends initially to a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient, including all screenings and diagnostics, in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.
• Performs, or assists in performing, routine diagnostic studies as appropriate for the specific practice setting.
• Performs routine therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to; injections immunizations; suturing and care of wounds; application and removal of splints or cast; and oral medications.
• Instructs and counsels patients on physical and mental health, including diet, disease, normal growth and development.
• Depending upon specialty of practice, assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician co-signature as required.
• Reflecting specialty of practice, abides by the bylaws, advanced practice provider guidelines, and other hospital regulations concerning clinical privileges, rules of conduct, parking regulations, and no solicitation. Does not participate in any activity that is not approved by hospital credentialing. Adheres to policies on “physician extenders” and “supervision of advanced practice providers in the hospital setting."
• Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and the therapy plans.
• Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situation.
• Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies, and resources.
• Issues written prescriptions orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in a health care related field or Advanced Practice Provider Certificate

EXPERIENCE

• One year healthcare experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm moveme