Job Description - Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology (240002V7)
Description
The Physician Assistant practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws.
The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care.
Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation division/department initiatives and mentorship of others.
Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider.
Qualifications
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum 0 year of experience as a Physician Assistant (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.
Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Physician Assistant national board certification and licensure in state(s) of clinical practice.
(Required) And
CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice.
BLS certified.
(Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical
Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge.
Develops appropriate plan of care.
Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.
Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.
Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences.
Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues as appropriate.
Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.
Administrative
Serves as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students.
Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.
Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise.
Participates in quality improvement work for the department.
Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Advanced Practice Clinician
Organization Surgery COE
Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Job Posting Oct 15, 2024, 4:29:20 PM
Full-Time Salary Range 105684.8 - 176155.2
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors).
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