Physician Assistant- Cardiothoracic Surgery

About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain and record complete medical history of patients

• Perform physical examinations of patients and document results

• Order, evaluate and monitor medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consults in collaboration with attending physicians or designee and according to established guidelines

• Prepare, develop and initiate treatment plans in consultation with attending physicians; develop inpatient and outpatient care and write medication and other orders as prescribed

• Perform routine invasive procedures

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

• Educate and counsel patient and family members on conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas

• Conduct patient rounds and document assessment, diagnoses and treatment plans in progress notes

• Perform a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinic (e.g., surgical procedures, pre- and post- operative care, etc.)

• Prepare discharge summaries as assigned

• Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate treatment until relieved of duties by a physician

• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice

• Participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analyses of data

• Other duties as may be assigned

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants, including a 6-month to 12- month clinical internship required

• Current Michigan Physician Assistant License

• Current Michigan Controlled Substance License

• Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants

• 1-3 years experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Patient management skills necessary to provide quality care

• Ability to operate accurately a variety of medical equipment

• Ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medications

• Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)

• Good analytical and judgment skills

• Ability to use computer software programs and systems

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data

• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time

Safety Requirements:

• Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• 40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer