ENDEAVOR HEALTH

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:               Physician Assistant                                   FLSA STATUS:     NonExempt/Exempt

DEPARTMENT:                                                                         EHV            JOB CODE:    E320

CORPORATION:      Edward Health Ventures

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for assessing and managing the health and well-being of patients.  Conducts extensive patient histories and examinations; orders medications, treatments, and laboratory tests; records progress notes and writes discharge summaries; and conducts rounds.  May assist in operative procedures with supervising physician. 

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY:

It is the obligation of each employee of Endeavor Health to abide by and promote the mission and values of the Corporation to ensure that excellent services are delivered with compassion.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except those that begin with the word "May.")

1.         Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.  This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.

2.         Assesses and manages healthcare and physical well-being of patients under the direction of the Supervising Physician.  Conducts extensive medical histories and patient examinations, deemed appropriate by the Supervising Physician and in keeping with the Physician Assistant's education, training and experience.  Assists M.D. by conducting rounds, with the required documentation countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined in this policy.

3.         Reviews laboratory and diagnostic test results, evaluates condition of patient, and assists in the preparation of appropriate treatment plan as necessary.  Reports evaluation to the Supervising Physician and collaborates with physician in difficult and/or complex patient situations.

4.         Instructs patients and families in proper healthcare, appropriate illness prevention measures, and home care in accordance with patient's physical condition and the Supervising Physician's plan of treatment.

5.         Ensures appropriate documentation of patient related information is included in the medical record.  Dictates patient discharge summaries, progress notes, etc. as necessary, to be countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined in this policy.

6.         Responds to complex questions from patients and family members, directs same to sources of additional information, and allays fears and apprehensions when possible.  Acts as a resource to staff.

7.         Performs routine therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal. 

8.         May assist in operative procedures, in accordance with the Supervising Physician's clinical privileges and the Physician Assistant's education, training, and experience.

9.         Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature, attends related seminars, conferences and the like. 

10.       Shares equal call amongst the providers in the group as needed.

11.       Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1.         Required Education and/or Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

2.         Required License and/or Certification:

• Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant licensure
• Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

3.         Work Environment:

Functional Demands:

Sedentary:

Very light energy level

Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Activity level throughout workday:

Activity 

Occasional
(0-35% of day)

  Frequent
(36-66% of day)   

 Continuous
(67-100% of day)  

     Not
Applicable

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Lifting - Floor to waist level

0-5 lbs.

lbs.

lbs.

Lifting – Waist level and above

0-5 lbs.

lbs.

lbs.

Carry objects

Push/Pull

lbs.

lbs.

lbs.

Twisting

Bending

Reaching forward

Reaching overhead

Squat/kneel/crawl

Wrist position deviation

Pinching/fine motor activities

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Taste or Smell

Talk or Hear

Sensory Requirements 

  Accurate 20/40    

  Very Accurate 20/20    

  Not Applicable  

Near Vision

Far Vision

  Yes    

  No    

  Not Applicable  

Color Discrimination

  Minimal    

  Moderate    

  Accurate    

  Not Applicable  

Depth Perception

Hearing

Environment Requirements 

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated  

Not Anticipated

Blood borne Pathogens

Chemical

Airborne Communicable Disease

Extreme Temperatures

Radiation

Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Extreme Noise Levels

Dust/Particulate Matter

Usual workday hours

8    

10    

12    

16    

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

1.         Reports to the Supervising Physician.

APPROVALS:

Name                                                                                                                                 Department Director/Manager                                                                                                                                   Date

Name                                                                                                                                                Vice President                                                                                                                                                 Date

Name                                                                                                                                            Human Resources                                                                                                                                              Date

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Original Date:

Revision Date: 11/14, 3/13, 12/12, 2-08

Pay Grade: 220

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DEFINITIONS:

Physician Assistant as defined by the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 with current licensure in Illinois and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants or equivalent successor agency who performs procedures under the supervision of a physician.

Supervising Physician means the Physician who must be a member of the Medical Staff of Edward Hospital who: (1) within his/her specialty and expertise and within the Physician Assistant's approved privileges, may delegate a variety of tasks and procedures, and (2) in all circumstances, has the final responsibility for the care of the patient and the performance of the Physician Assistant.  Supervision of the Physician Assistant shall not be construed to necessarily require the personal presence of the Supervising Physician at all times at the place where services are rendered, as long as there is communication available for consultation by radio or telecommunication, within established guidelines as determined by the physician/physician assistant team.  No more than one Physician Assistant shall be supervised by a Supervising Physician.  Each Supervising Physician of the Physician Assistant must file a notice of supervision of such Physician Assistant according to the rules of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

Alternate Supervising Physician means any Physician designated by the Supervising Physician to provide supervision in the event that he is unable to provide that supervision for period not to exceed 30 days unless the Department of Professional Regulations is notified in writing.  The Alternate Supervising Physician shall maintain all the same responsibilities as the Supervising Physician.

Countersigning by the Supervising Physician means reviewing/acknowledging by note the Physician Assistant's orders and progress notes the day they are written, and in no instance to exceed 24 hours from the time they are written.