Physician Assistant

Under the supervision of the attending physician or designee, the Physician Assistant provides care to inpatients in the hospital and outpatients in office or hospital settings, as directed by practice protocols. This position contributes to physician effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action;

and implementing physician directives. The Physician Assistant will assist physicians with radiologic cases and perform image-guided medical procedures.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret routine results and preliminary interpretation of complex results or other exams (to be reviewed with the attending).
• Preliminary interpretation of diagnostic medical imaging tests including radiography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET).
• Perform assessments of patient appropriateness for moderate or other forms of procedural sedation, such as general anesthesia, including but not limited to evaluation of Mallampati score and American Academy of Anesthesiology (ASA) classification.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations in both acute care and clinical settings with provision of associated services including but not limited to history and physical examination; ordering medical imaging, blood, and other testing; completion of appropriate documentation; and provision of prescriptions for medications or medical services, where appropriate.
• Complete pre- and post-procedure clinical assessments and documentation including but not limited to history and physical examination, dictation, and sign-off of patient encounters/procedures.
• Consult with allied medical and surgical services for facilitation of patient care needs including but not limited to requests for inpatient admission.
• Assist with the review and subsequent scheduling of procedures. Act as interface between patients and insurance companies if medically necessary; complete TDI, out of work, and insurance forms.
• Adhere to all infection control policies and protocols, thereby maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Adhere to standards for ongoing professional learning and development, specifically the annual requirement of 25 continuing medical education hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Rhode Island
• Current certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Must maintain active ACLS/BLS certification
• Eligibility for employer-provided professional liability insurance coverage of a type and in the amount as required by the Board of Trustees
• Current unrestricted DEA and RI Substance registration (if applicable)
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. May lift and position patients and supplies up to 50 pounds. Ability to move patients from scanner table and transport patients in wheelchairs and/or stretchers. Ability to crouch, reach and lift to allow appropriate manipulation positioning and placement of ancillary…