Job Description

Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Physician Assistant must share the mission, vision and core values, as well as adhere to the organizational Standards of Professional Behavior set forth at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. At Lawrence + Memorial we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

• 1. Evaluates, treats, and makes disposition of patients who present to the Emergency Dept. Takes appropriate history and performs physical examinations relative to patient complaints and accesses patient record if available and appropriate as determined by periodic chart review.
• 2. Advises patient of evaluation and arranges for appropriate treatment of problem according to department standards. Advises patient specifically when follow-up is indicated as determined by chart review.
• 3. Prepares appropriate patient records as mandated by JCAHO. Prepares patient medical record prior to patient discharge which contains appropriate history and physical findings relative to complaint; prepares a medical record which contains results of tests, when available; prepares a medical record which summarizes assessment, diagnosis, and outlines treatment program and disposition all determined by chart review.
• 4. Participates in department Quality Assurance program; assists in determining what aspects of emergency care need to be reviewed as determined by observation. Assists in collection and analysis of data collection as required and observed by ER physician. Incorporate findings of Q.A. activity in self-improvements when indicated as determined by observation and re-evaluation.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Completion of a four-year accredited physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training. State accreditation based on medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.

EXPERIENCE

1-2 years of experience required. 3+ years preferred. Previous Emergency Room experience strongly desired.

SPECIAL SKILLS

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the position. Responsibilities are subject to change.

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