Physician Assistant (Neurosurgery)

Job Description - Physician Assistant (Neurosurgery) (240001ZP)DescriptionThe Physician Assistant practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization-wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider.QualificationsMinimum EducationMaster's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum 0 year of experience as a Physician Assistant (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeStrong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Required Licenses and CertificationsPhysician Assistant national board certification and licensure in state(s) of clinical practice. (Required) AndCDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesClinicalAssess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidence-based practice and medical knowledge.Develop appropriate plan of care.Write patient care orders, prescribe therapy, and provide necessary home care orders as needed.Identify significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.Perform procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.Participate in and lead multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences.Be a clinical resource for patients, parents, and the interdisciplinary team.Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate.Collaborate with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.AdministrativeServe as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students.Act as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.Provide formal/informal educational presentations to staff on areas of expertise.Participate in quality improvement work for the department.Organizational AccountabilitiesAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Be receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.Primary Location : District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job : Advanced Practice ClinicianOrganization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status : R (Regular) - PT - Part-TimeJob Posting : Jul 16, 2024, 4:12:17 PMFull-Time Salary Range : 96512 - 160867.2Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

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