Physician Assistant - MSK
- Req Number: 301919
- Job Type: Full time
- Address: 8040 Princeton Glendale Rd
- City, State: WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH
- Posted Date: 5/1/2025
| Job Overview: This position is a clinician with advanced education and clinical practice. Under direct physician supervision, as required byt the State Medical Board, this position provides primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and management of minor, chronic, and acute illness in collaboration with the PCPs. This position also works in close collaboration to establish realistic goals and a thorough participant plan of care. Physician Practices/Senior Services: May manage patients by providing primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and management of minor, chronic, and acute illness. Provides holistic care, taking into account the needs and strengths of the whole person. Collaborates with clients and other interdisciplinary health care members to establish realistic goals and activities to guide both the client and the provider in implementing care. Job Requirements: Master's Degree from an approved/accredited program Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) State Physician Assistant License NCCPA certification Passing grade on initial NCCPA board exam, and recertification every 6 years Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem solving Strong interest in prevention Job Responsibilities: Performs medical evaluations and initial and follow-up injury/illness care; orders and interprets laboratory tests and examinations to determine treatment; orders treatment in conjunction with physician; follows the progress of the patients and makes changes in treatment as indicated; applies local anesthetic; examines and cleans wounds; incises and drains abscesses; sutures; makes appropriate legible records of findings during examinations to be reviewed and countersigned per department standards by the supervising physician; performs regular duties as delegated by the supervising physician. Utilizes current “Best Practices” (TriHealth approved) to develop and implement plans, monitor Progress, and measure outcomes for patients (or, client company employees, or TriHealth employees) who are referred for Chronic Illnesses to include anticoagulation management. Works with patients individually or in groups to promote and achieve effective symptom control and sustained attendance and productivity. Coordinates activities with Primary Care Physicians and Specialists in the Community. May develop and present educational programs. Promotes, supports, and engages in activities that will improve the overall health and wellbeing of patients. Works with management and Collaborating Physician to ensure practice is consistent with medical policy and professional standards. Cooperates and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice and the quality of care. Participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and clinical staff. Makes recommendations for continued development of new and/or existing services within program or department. Promotes, supports and engages in projects and activities which will develop or improve service delivery. Attends required and recommended internal and external meetings. Reviews reports relative to department/program/practice operations; participates in and assists with Quality Assurance processes; and demonstrates initiative in leading staff in quality of care issues. Fosters a team environment. Communicates requests for time off with management for approval. Other Job-Related Information: Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Frequently Talking - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS… • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) • Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS… • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS… • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS… • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community |
