The Physician Assistants job purpose is to provide healthcare services under the supervision of a Physician; specializing in pain management.

The Physician Assistant reviews medical history and diagnoses, provides treatment, and counsels patients for pain management.

In addition, the Physician Assistant will perform procedures and prescribe medications. The Physician Assistant will educate the patient to promote the best outcomes.

This position is expected to uphold the mission and values established by the organization. The Physician Assistant reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Benefits

1099

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

1) Contributes to improving a patients health and reports directly to the attending Physician for patient review and to obtain any required authorized signature for the patients chart.

2) Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.

3) Formulates diagnosis and interprets test results.

4) Provides information pertinent to deliberations for short-term and long-term patient issues.

5) Recommends options and courses of action and implements physician directives.

6) Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory studies, etc.

7) Review and certifies claim forms as may be required by applicable law or third-party payers.

8) Prescribes medication and / or procedures as is medically or surgically appropriate, in accordance with state and federal laws.

9) Performs procedures as medically appropriate.

10) Facilitates follow-up care as appropriate.

11) Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management and discharge plans.

12) Documents appropriate patient care services (including patient history, symptoms, complaints, etc.) by charting in the Electronic Medical Records system in a timely manner;

no later than by the end of each shift.

13) Communicates written or verbal orders with the support team (such as Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, Technician, etc.).

14) Maintains a safe and clean working environment; physical assault patients are reviewed by the attending Physician.

15) Adheres to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, OSHA and HIPAA standards.

16) Maintains professional, technical, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) knowledge by attending educational conferences, workshops, and / or programs and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

17) Provides call coverage as assigned.

18) Works collaboratively with providers team members in the development of strategic planning and goals.

19) Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

20) Performs other duties as assigned by the Company.

Requirement

Qualifications and Requirements

Doctorate in Physician Assistant

Current Nevada State License

Pharmacy / DEA license

Effective oral and written communication skills

Highly organized

Problem-solving

Exceptional patient satisfaction skills

Detail oriented

Competent in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, EHR, etc.

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Hours include 12 hour shifts (7a 7p) with a 3 days on / 1 day off rotation. The selected locum will be handling sore throats, STDs, minor cuts / abrasions, rashes, and other urgent care cases.

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Are you a Physician Assistant with more than five years of experience in neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and general surgery procedures?

As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years.

As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need.

St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics.

Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved.

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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and more!

Responsibilities

Job Summary :

The Neurosurgery Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) will function as a member of the Surgery Team

and act under the supervision of an approved supervising physician. The incumbent will provide care

and guidance to patients, take history and perform physical examinations. This position assists during

procedures within the scope of practice : in closing major and minor incisions, records post-op orders

and follow-up progress notes as required, and assists in the transport and care of patients from the

operating room to the recovery room or intensive care unit. Duties include : visiting patients daily to

evaluate, observe and answer questions; give patients post-operative discharge instructions; and assist

in discharge planning. The incumbent administers physician's prescriptions and treatments for patients,

and performs prescribed therapeutic procedures. The incumbent participates in collection and

abstraction of data for registry reports, as requested, and provides input on performance improvement

strategies. Call responsibilities are required for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Five to Nine years experience in the surgical setting
• Master's Degree
• Graduate from a program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Additional education may be required for some specialty areas.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Surgical First Assist Certification required
• CT PA - Physician Assistant - Current licensure to practice as a physician assistant issued by the Nevada Board of Medicine
• Successful credential process with the Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Medical Staff
• Must meet requirements as set forth by the bylaws
• This position requires on-call responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications :

• Ten years as a Physician Assistant for neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and general surgery procedures in acute care setting through the preop, intraop, and post-op phases of care.
• Experience with surgical instruments and surgical techniques that are used for neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery
• CT CPRBLS CT-AHA-Basic Life Support-Nat'l

University Medical Center (UMC) is a non-profit 588-bed academic center, non-profit, level I trauma center, which was founded in 1931 and is affiliated with the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

UMC serves the medical needs of Southern Nevada and parts of California, Utah, and Arizona as well as the millions of visitors to the fabulous Las Vegas region every year.

• 100,000 volume ED
• Only Level I Trauma Center in Nevada
• Adult, Pediatrics and Trauma Emergency Departments
• EPIC Documentation
• 50 hours of APP coverage per day
• Integrated care program Sound Physicians manages the hospitalist program
• Access SoundInstituteTM learning platform for continuing education and professional career development with convenient online and in-person educational courses, including CME

Requirements of Advanced Practitioners

As an advanced practice provider (APP) with Sound Physicians, you will work in an environment that promotes the Sound Core Values of integrity, teamwork, service, quality, and innovation enjoying a sustainable career with programs consistently staffed to levels that facilitate a manageable workload for our hospital teams.

At Sound Physicians, we recognize the value that you bring when you are empowered to work at the top of your license. We invest in robust onboarding and training as you assimilate into a new role at a new hospital.

We support you to provide the excellent care you long to give each patient through ongoing professional development and ongoing feedback on your clinical performance.

• ACLS / BLS / PALS required
• Current, unrestricted license is required with 1 year of recent EM experience

Location & Lifestyle

Las Vegas is much more than the Strip and casinos. It is home to 2 million people in family-focused neighborhoods, and award-winning master-planned communities with a unique and wide variety of entertainment and five-star dining options.

Las Vegas and the suburbs of Summerlin and Henderson are the fastest growing and have been voted the most livable cities because of the climate, and the amenities such as golfing, hiking, and even boating and camping at Lake Mead and nearby National Parks that can be enjoyed all year!

• One of the best International Airports in the US
• Low-cost living, housing, and no state income tax
• Endless entertainment and dining options and close proximity to California, Arizona, and Utah
• Unique outdoor adventures include Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, Lake Mead, Valley of Fire State Park, and the National Parks of Utah and California within a short drive or flight

Thrive Where Contributions Are Rewarded and Valued

At Sound Physicians, we recognize the value you bring when you are empowered to perform the full scope of your practice. From the start of your career with Sound Physicians, we will support you in providing the excellent care that you long to give each patient through continual professional development and ongoing feedback on your clinical performance.

As an advanced practice provider (APP) with Sound Physicians, you will thrive in an environment that promotes our organizational core values of integrity, teamwork, service, quality, and innovation.

Sound Physicians' nurse practitioners and physician assistants enjoy a key role in driving improvements in acute care, alongside our emergency medicine physicians.

In support of our core values, we ensure our advanced practice providers have the time and resources needed to deliver compassionate care.

You will be involved with driving improvements in quality, and patient satisfaction, and aligning with hospital leadership in achieving the goals set for the team.

Pediatric Outpatient Clinic in Summerlin Las Vegas NV looking for a full time or part time PA with peds experience.

Pay is negotiable, full time position comes with benefits including 401k, Health / vision / dental insurance, malpractice and PTO.