Advanced Practice Provider - Spine

The Physician Assistant job provides medical and/or surgical care and treatment to a specific patient population under the supervision of physician(s). This position provides diagnostic, therapeutic and/or preventive healthcare service, as delegated by a physician. This position may perform any or all of the following: histories and physicals; order and interpret tests; make preliminary diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; assist with surgical procedures; counsel patient and/or prescribe medication and those invasive procedures defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine. This position also works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost effective and quality patient care.

The Physician Assistant job may supervise support staff. The Physician Assistant will provide patient care under defined departmental and state approved scope of practice and under the supervision of an attending physician(s). The level of supervision will be commensurate with the complexity of the patient’s condition and as approved by the Board of Medicine. These protocols are acknowledged by the Physician Assistant and all of the supervising physicians.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Board of Medicine
Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications where needed
Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current license as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Board of Medicine
Current PA-C certification
Current CPR and BLS certifications
Current ACLS certification where needed
Current prescriptive authority/licensure by the Virginia Board of Medicine
Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title

Experience REQUIRED:
Previous clinical experience with the population served

Experience PREFERRED:
Three (3) years of previous clinical experience with the population served
Previous experience in an academic healthcare system

Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Clinical decision making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
May supervise and/or coordinate the activities of other medical and support staff as it relates to patient care.

Additional position requirements:
Based on area of assignment, may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and required to take call.
Work schedules are subject to change based on patient and service needs.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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