About this Physician Assistant- Cardiothoracic Surgery role at Wayne Health
About Us:
Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.
With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients; participates in the management of patients’ care, and determines the need for consultation to ensure the continuity and quality of care.Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Obtain and record complete medical history of patients
Perform physical examinations of patients and document results
Order, evaluate and monitor medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consults in collaboration with attending physicians or designee and according to established guidelines
Prepare, develop and initiate treatment plans in consultation with attending physicians; develop inpatient and outpatient care and write medication and other orders as prescribed
Perform routine invasive procedures
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Educate and counsel patient and family members on conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas
Conduct patient rounds and document assessment, diagnoses and treatment plans in progress notes
Perform a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinic (e.g., surgical procedures, pre- and post- operative care, etc.)
Prepare discharge summaries as assigned
Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate treatment until relieved of duties by a physician
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice
Participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analyses of data
Other duties as may be assigned
Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:
Bachelor’s of Science degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants, including a 6-month to 12- month clinical internship required
Current Michigan Physician Assistant License
Current Michigan Controlled Substance License
Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
1-3 years experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Patient management skills necessary to provide quality care
Ability to operate accurately a variety of medical equipment
Ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medications
Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)
Good analytical and judgment skills
Ability to use computer software programs and systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time
Safety Requirements:
Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures
Working Conditions/Schedule:
40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required
Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer
