SCHEDULE: 4 hour/week commitment, 2 holidays per year and some weekend rotation.

Same Day Pediatrics Hours:

M-F 6p-10p

Sat/Sun 12p-10p

Holidays 12p-6p

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Performs medical services, if authorized by the supervising physician, in one or more of the following areas: a) diagnostic services; b) continuing medical care; c) rehabilitation; or d) health maintenance.

• Performs any other diagnostic and therapeutic procedure as previously authorized by the supervising physician.

• Keeps complete records of all events and results of encounters with patients.

• Attends appropriate committee meetings and educational functions of BTNRH, as required.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Apply the knowledge gained through a certified physician assistant program and by maintaining a current state license and national certification.

• Demonstrate competence in providing direct patient care and patient and family education.

• Communicate concisely with patients, families and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.

• Make assessments and problem solve.

• Keep complete records of all events and results of encounters to patients.

• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree and graduate of an AMA approved Physician's Assistant program required.

• Current Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and current PA license to practice in the State of Nebraska required.

• Current BLS certification required.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks.  Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.