Cardiology Physician Assistant
Apply NowCompany: St. Joseph's/Candler
Location: Savannah, GA 31419
Description:
- Position Summary
- Assesses patients. Obtains a complete history and physical on new patientsObtains current history of present problem on established patients. Educates patients with regard to their medical condition, providing additional educational materials when available. Charts and dictates progress notes appropriately including rounding and discharge of patients as directed by supervising physician. Confers with physician on patients presenting with more complex problems. Coordinator for NPPs within the practice to include, coordinating physician coverage for NPPs including weekdays and weekends, and approves TAF for all NPPs. Responsible for weekend coverage at least (1) weekend each month. Peer Reviews with Insurance companies. Maintaining online schedule
- Education
- Bachelors - Required
- Masters - Preferred
- Experience
- 3 - 5 Years - Preferred
- Leadership Skills
- License & Certification
- Professional License with State of Practice - Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required
- Core Job Functions
- Educates patients with regard to their medical condition. Comprehensive review of the patient's medical history is performed and documented. Consults with other medical professional and physicians when needed.
- Prescribes medications that are necessary to control medical condition. Refers patient to specialist when necessary. Orders lab work, radiology studies as needed to better assess the patient's condition.
- Obtains a complete history and physical on new patients. Charts and dictates progress notes appropriately. Confers with physician on patients presenting with more complex problems.
- Clinical procedures are carried out based on clinical protocol. Informs patients about procedures prior to performing and communicates results to patients. Informs patients on provider instructions and any preparations.
- Refers patients to specialists if needed. Maintains liaison with other disciplines, such as social services, nutritional speech therapy, physical therapy, pastoral care, and pain management. Implements plan of care.