Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

• Unrestricted NH and VT Physician's Assistant License
• Current DEA license Required
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated Competence in providing supervised neurosurgical care as delineated on Clinical Privilege list.

• Supports assigned neurosurgery physician in provision of comprehensive, general neurosurgery care

• Evaluate all assigned neurosurgery patients presenting to the APD Neurosurgery Clinic.
• Obtain an appropriate history and physical exam.
• Order and provide preliminary interpretation of diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies.
• Within scope of service, provide appropriate treatment to all assigned neurosurgery patients.
• Obtain consultation as clinically indicated and appropriate.
• When indicated, transfer care of complex patients to MD practitioner.
• Document the history, physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies as well as treatment in the medical record.
• Obtain appropriate informed consent for all procedures as described in APD Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies.
• Provide consulting practitioners and supervising physicians with complete and accurate medical records. Communicate in a timely and collegial manner.
• Review previously ordered laboratory and imaging studies and determine appropriate preliminary course of treatment for patient based on results. Communicate results and proposed plan to supervising physician and patients in a timely manner.
• When requested, assist with surgical procedures.
• Provide care to hospitalized neurosurgery patients as directed by supervising physician.
• Participate fully in physician supervisory chart reviews.
• In conjunction with other covering neurosurgery providers, assist APD hospital with the provision of continuous call coverage for established neurosurgery practice patients. Communicate with "back – up" on call supervisor as indicated.
• Document all "after-hours" communication with patients.
• Treat all patients and staff with respect.
• Participate in staff education and clinical Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities.
• Attend clinic staff meetings when requested to do so by the supervising neurosurgery MD or Practice Manager.
• Abide by CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
• Abide by the APD Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations and policies.
• Abide by all APD policies
• Other duties assigned

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