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Job Summary
The role will perform duties as a PA, who is a skilled health care provider, qualified to evaluate, diagnosis, and treat patients under the scope of supervising and/or alternating supervising physicians. Services provided by the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery team include the depth and breadth of non-surgical and surgical care for women with urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and fecal incontinence. The supervising physician or the alternate physician maintains final responsibility for the care of the patient and the performance of the PA.
Responsibilities
Independently sees patients in Crown Point clinical facility and works collaboratively with local and remote nursing and advanced practice providers in the Section to ensure patients have a seamless patient experience.
Performs and/or oversees office procedures such as pessary fittings, urodynamics, percutaneous nerve stimulation, etc.
Instructs and counsels patients about pelvic floor disorders and potential treatments (non-surgical and surgical).
Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Diagnoses and makes decisions about the management and treatment of patients.
Prescribes therapy or medication.
Participate in weekly Section patient care conferences with surgeons, fellows, and other advanced practice providers.
Assists surgeons in the operating room.
Teaches and counsels patients about surgical expectations and provide post operative care.
Visits and observes patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
May order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Experience:
Two years’ experience preferred in OB/GYN, surgical specialty, or primary care.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current Physician Assistant (PA) license/registration in the State of Indiana or eligibility to receive by start date.
Preferred Competencies
Organization.
Problem-solving.
Collaboration.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Knowledge of pharmacy, phlebotomy, injections, and EKG.
Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to read documents or instruments.
Ability to perform detailed work.
Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive.
Working Conditions
Ability to stand for extended duration.
Clinical work environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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