PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY

Experience: 3 to 5 years

EDUCATION Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant program and licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners,

Physician Assistant Certification

Registration and Licensure by the State of New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant Advisory

Basic Life Support BLS

Advanced Life Support ACLS

JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Provide direct clinical services for surgical patients according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of attending physicians,

Perform patient admission evaluation to include obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into electronic medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to the attending physician,

Assess patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions,

Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient,

Collaborate with and perform daily rounds with the resident and attending physician teams,

Examine pre and post-operative patients, perform comprehensive examination, complete patient assessment based on findings; implement treatment plan for pre and post-operative management in collaboration with the supervising physician; document in medical record,

Utilize prescriptive privileges as allowed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners,

Document all prescriptions in patient's medical record,

First assist in performing surgical procedures consistent with standards of care,

Collaborate with social work, case management and physician advisors for maximum efficiency of patient s hospital stay and discharge planning

Provide patients & families with information related to post-discharge home care & other pertinent education,

Role model the Medical Center s mission, vision and values through conduct, appearance, communication, culture of respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the use of AIDET,