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Physician Assistant (PA) - Neurosurgery, Part Time in Lebanon, New Hampshire at Alice Peck Day Health System

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Alice Peck Day Health System
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
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Job Description

  • 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
      • Physical Activity:
      • Upper Extremity:
      • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
  • PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
    • 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

Job Location

Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States

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