Under direction, to perform work providing medical services to patients within the neurosurgery area. The Physician Assistant will be licensed to practice in the State of Indiana in a physician office practice setting.
ResponsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)
Neurosurgery Addendum
Complete hospital rounds as required.
Assessing patients in inpatient and outpatient settings (obtaining history, performing a complete physical exam, chart documentation).
Triage emergent consultations during business hours only if surgeon is unavailable.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the adolescent, young adult, middle adult and geriatric patient served within the service line.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Demonstrates a high degree of independent action, constantly seeks new information and sources.
- Professional leadership evident through membership and active involvement in the professional community and organizations.
- Ability to assess and interpret data about the patients status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and to provide the care needed by the adolescent, young adult, middle adult and geriatric patient groups serviced.
- Ability to update and maintain current knowledge based through continuing education.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from a recognized college or university and Physician Assistant training program.
- Bachelors Healthcare Related Required
- 3 Healthcare/Medical - Physician Assistant Preferred
- Licensed Physician Assistant
- 2 Years experience Neurosurgery or Neurology Preferred
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Skills Required
- Graduation from a recognized college or university
- Completion of a recognized Physician Assistant training program
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field
- Licensed Physician Assistant
- Three years of healthcare or medical Physician Assistant experience
- Two years of neurosurgery or neurology experience
- Indiana Physician Assistant licensure
What We Do
Methodist Hospitals is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Northwest Indiana. Its mission is to provide compassionate, quality health care to all those in need. The organization operates three campuses with 562 inpatient beds and employs 2,412 people, including 590 physicians and allied health professionals. It provides hospital and medical services while emphasizing patient care, physician practice, employee experience, and community health.
