Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery New

POSITION STANDARDS

• • • Unrestricted NH and VT Physician's Assistant License
    • Current DEA license Required
    • Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
    • Demonstrated Competence in providing supervised neurosurgical care as delineated on Clinical Privilege list.

Position Objective

• Supports assigned neurosurgery physician in provision of comprehensive, general neurosurgery care

Performance Expectation

• • • • Evaluate all assigned neurosurgery patients presenting to the APD Neurosurgery Clinic.
      • Obtain an appropriate history and physical exam.
      • Order and provide preliminary interpretation of diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies.
      • Within scope of service, provide appropriate treatment to all assigned neurosurgery patients.
      • Obtain consultation as clinically indicated and appropriate.
      • When indicated, transfer care of complex patients to MD practitioner.
      • Document the history, physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies as well as treatment in the medical record.
      • Obtain appropriate informed consent for all procedures as described in APD Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies.
      • Provide consulting practitioners and supervising physicians with complete and accurate medical records. Communicate in a timely and collegial manner.
      • Review previously ordered laboratory and imaging studies and determine appropriate preliminary course of treatment for patient based on results. Communicate results and proposed plan to supervising physician and patients in a timely manner.
      • When requested, assist with surgical procedures.
      • Provide care to hospitalized neurosurgery patients as directed by supervising physician.
      • Participate fully in physician supervisory chart reviews.
      • In conjunction with other covering neurosurgery providers, assist APD hospital with the provision of continuous call coverage for established neurosurgery practice patients. Communicate with “back – up” on call supervisor as indicated.
      • Document all “after-hours” communication with patients.
      • Treat all patients and staff with respect.
      • Participate in staff education and clinical Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities.
      • Attend clinic staff meetings when requested to do so by the supervising neurosurgery MD or Practice Manager.
      • Abide by CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
      • Abide by the APD Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations and policies.
      • Abide by all APD policies
      • Other duties assigned