Physician Assistant Night House Officer

Physician Assistant Night House Officer

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With the supervision of a Physician, the PA-C provides medical care, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions. The PA assesses health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history, performs a physical exam based on the patient’s age and history, identifies significant risk factors, and orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies.

The PA develops a diagnosis, treatment plan, and patient education plan, and collaborates with nursing and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care. The PA may prescribe and monitor medications within the scope of prescriptive authority through Ohio Board of Medicine and hospital policy. The PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for PA students and may perform other duties as assigned.

Inpatient

Provides medical care to patients with complex, acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, including delivery of acute care services. Practices in specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult, and in settings requiring complex monitoring, high‑intensity medical intervention, or continuous vigilance. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans on a bi‑annual basis to assure quality care per ORC requirements.

Outpatient

Practices emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans on a bi‑annual basis per ORC requirements.

• Identifies patient/family needs for discharge education, equipment, home care, transportation, or referrals.
• Writes prescriptions for patients within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately with the primary care physician.
• Selects and orders appropriate tests under physician guidance.
• Writes orders in patient chart, cosigned by a physician as needed.
• Participates in emergency treatment and triages appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of all department and patient matters.
• Communicates with families providing written materials and videos when appropriate.
• Assists or performs treatments/procedures for patients on their service.
• Administers medications competently.

• Evaluates care daily when making rounds.
• Documents assessment, plan, care provided, teaching and discharge planning.
• Completes Bureau of Workers Compensation forms.
• Monitors and intervenes to promote patient safety, notifies supervisor, and documents events appropriately.
• Offers expertise to staff and residents, providing reference materials when appropriate.
• Participates in ongoing education for nurses and physicians through presentations and in‑services.
• Assists with development of educational materials.
• Modifies practice utilizing current research.
• Maintains membership in American Burn Association.
• Assists in writing/revising policies and procedures for Burn Center.

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies is preferred. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio, current NCCPA certification. Must have a supervision agreement filed and current certificate to practice and to prescribe (or eligible) by Ohio Board of Medicine. Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate privileges.

Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required. Individuals hired without an MS degree and those hired without a prescription certificate (or CTP eligible) must actively pursue and obtain a MS degree/certificate to prescribe. Excellent critical thinking, self‑motivation, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Full Time, FTE: 0.9, Status:
Onsite

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care