Physician Assistant, Liberty General Pediatric Surgery

Description of APP role:

At Liberty location only: Inpatient- Covering 7 divisions (Pediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics and ENT). Managing inpatients with an attending physician in all 7 divisions who are admitted directly, from the OR or from the ED. Complete all Inpatient and ED Consults- For Pediatric surgery, Urology, and Gynecology.

Floating between satellite ORs (Liberty, Eden & Eastgate) to first assist

Experience:

Physician assistant only

At least 2 years

Qualifications:

Experience within a surgical division and first assisting

Division:

Inpatient- Covering 7 divisions (Pediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics and ENT)

Inpatient and ED Consults- Pediatric surgery, Urology, and gynecology

First Assist- General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology

Schedule:

· Shift length: 10-, 12-and 18-hour shifts

· Rotating shifts

· Holidays: Yes

· Weekends: Yes

· Call: Yes

Salary:

$112,590-$146,370

***Above salary range is based on 40 scheduled work hours weekly

This position also qualifies for shift differential on qualified hours worked for weekday nights (add $5 per hour) and weekends (add $6 per hour).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care - Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

• Outcomes Identification and Planning - Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.

• Professional Practice - Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APP practice & policy.

• Care Management - Maintains competency in skills/procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of