Job Summary
Physician Assistant is responsible for obtaining complete and comprehensive patient histories, performing physical examinations, writing orders, responding to patient questions and providing information to patients and their families. Required to assist in surgery, casting, fracture care, wound care, and inpatient rounding as requested. Exercises judgment within their areas of competence provided that a member of the supervising physician team shall have the ultimate responsibility for patient care.
Job Responsibilities
- Order, perform and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic and invasive procedures as appropriate.
- Following physician observation and approval of technique, perform therapeutic or corrective measures, including but not limited to suturing, incision and drainage, casting and splinting.
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists, services and community resources (i.e. physical therapy, other subspecialists and social services).
- Provide and conduct hospital admissions, contingent upon appropriate hospital clinical privileges.
- Provide emergency care in collaboration with the physician.
- Provide preventative care and counseling on health and awareness related conditions.
- Prescribe appropriate medications as needed.
- The supervising physician or physician designee reviews all patient encounters no later than (72) seventy-two hours after the physician assistant has seen the patient. (100% of charts in first 3 years of employment; 50% of charts thereafter. IN code 25-27.5-6-1)
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Graduate of an approved/accredited physician assistant program
- Preferred: Masters degree.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: One (1) year of clinical experience
- Preferred: Three (3) years of experience in medical office
License/Certification Requirements
- Physician Assistant License valid to practice in the state of Indiana
- Controlled Substances Registration license in the state of Indiana
- Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
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Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved/accredited physician assistant program
- Master's degree
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience
- Three (3) years of experience in medical office
- Physician Assistant License valid to practice in the state of Indiana
- Controlled Substances Registration license in the state of Indiana
- Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
What We Do
Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, as well as freestanding combined ER and urgent care facilities. Also included are more than 25 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County. Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence, including being named America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades and earning the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience award. For more information on Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.Together, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties—and have been frequently recognized for our clinical and service excellence. A wide range of services is provided at our main campus—located at 395 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville—including comprehensive care in heart & vascular, orthopedics, advanced emergency services and a vast array of women's health services. As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health employs more than 1,400 employees, thereby having a significant impact on the local economy. Riverview Health is owned by the county and does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses.
