Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago


Providence, United States Lifespan Full time

Summary:
Under general supervision performs a variety of duties to encompass but not limited to the care and management of patients in accordance with the Brown University Health mission vision values with consideration of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the team you will be assigned to a primary neurosurgical practice and will be involved with the care of our neurosurgical pre-operative and post-operative patients. You will work closely with and be directly supervised by attending surgeons and other Advanced Practice Provider*s.

*Comprehensive evaluation and management of patients seen in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic. Patients will be seen in shared clinics with the neurosurgeon as well as some independent clinics (without the neurosurgeon).

*Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op evaluations history & physical obtaining medical clearances).

*Ordering and interpreting diagnostic work-up including X-rays MRI*s Cat Scans EMGs blood tests wound cultures referring to other specialties coordination of care and prescribing medications including narcotics.

*Prepare and dictate outpatient clinic notes.

*Serve as a resource to referring physicians/staff/patients/families.

*Provide patient and family education and instruction on pre-operative and post operative care.

*Perform minor office procedures including suture removal drain removal surgical wound care and other various outpatient procedure as directed by the Neurosurgeon.

*Triaging patient calls and patient portal questions and contacting the neurosurgeon when appropriate.

*Provide follow-up care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from supervising physician.

*Inform and teach patients and families about planned surgical or diagnostic procedures health promotion/disease prevention activities medications and treatments and assist with the development of teaching materials for patients and families.

*Maintain familiarity with coding documentation.

*Interacting with our inpatient Advance Practice Providers and Neurosurgery residents and junior attendings for continuity of care.

*First assisting in the operating room when needed.

*Provide outpatient cross-coverage to other Neurosurgery specialties in the outpatient group when needed.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor*s Degree in Biology and Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program required.

Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.

Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island.

EXPERIENCE:

Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals physicians* offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.

Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.

Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Brown Health Medical Group Inc. USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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