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Washington Regional Medical Center

Physician Assistant (PA) - Neurosurgery

Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, 72701


Job Details

Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Education Level: Physician Assistant (PA)

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Surgical Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the 10 Best Places to Live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

Washington Regional Medical System, Northwest Arkansas' only locally owned, locally governed, not-for-profit hospital and health system; is seeking a hospital-based Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to join our Washington Regional JB Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute located in Northwest Arkansas. Our institute is comprised of 6 Neurosurgeons, 2 General Neurologists, 2 Neurohospitalists, 1 Vascular Neurologist, 2 Neurointerventional Radiologists, 1 Interventional Pain Management Physician, and 7 Advanced Practice Providers. Washington Regional maintains Advanced Spine Surgery Certification by The Joint Commission and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Essential Position Responsibilities

* Inpatient and Outpatient responsibilities to include, assisting in OR, rounding on inpatients and providing care to clinic patients* Call rotation with other PAs* Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses* Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests* Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary* Prescribe and dispense medications* Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records* Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors* Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics* Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects

Qualifications

* Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program* Licensure and Certifications: Physician Assistant License and CPR, required. National certification, required* Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a previous clinical role, required.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.

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