Physician Assistant Urology Surgery PD JSUMC

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.

Responsibilities include providing medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, performing and documenting accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments, ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures, managing general medical and surgical conditions, prescribing medication safely and effectively, promoting Hackensack Meridian Health PA practice recognition, providing patient- and family-centered care, practicing as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff, applying evidence-based and value-based medicine, evaluating patient/family transition of care planning, demonstrating clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills, translating best practice into clinical practice, providing culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families, facilitating consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team, serving as an advocate for patients and families, serving as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team, participating in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and work groups, demonstrating the highest level of accountability for professional practice, promoting a collaborative work environment, mentoring other PAs, precepting students in PA programs and participating in educational programs as a clinical expert, identifying patient/family educational needs and collaborating to implement appropriate teaching materials, promoting innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice, participating in clinical research activities and disseminating findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications, identifying ethical care issues and coordinating interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them, complying with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role, adhering to all HMH infection control and safety policies, and other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications include successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms, Physician Assistant License, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.