PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – PRIMARY CARE SLIPPERY ROCK

Description

Provides patient care services, including assessing and managing patients in the outpatient and/or inpatient environment, by following established standards and practices within the practice specific specialty.Education:Minimum: Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on EducationPreferred: N/ARegistration/Certification/Licensure:Current PA Physician Assistant license, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances. Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of the Medical Staff Office.Experience:Minimum: NonePreferred: One year experience working as a Physician Assistant.Other Requirements: N/AStatus: Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 – 2.5 hrs/day, 1 – 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 – 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk () indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

Standing – Remaining on ones feet in an upright position remaining stationary – FREQUENT

Walking – Remaining upright on ones feet, and moving about – FREQUENT

Sitting – Body remains in a seated position – FREQUENT

Stooping – To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist – OCCASIONAL

Bending – To flex the upper body forward – OCCASIONAL

Twisting – To rotate the upper body forward – OCCASIONAL

Climbing – To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders – N/A

Ladders – To ascend and descend ladders – N/A

Stairs – To ascend and descend stairs – OCCASIONAL

Kneeling – To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees – OCCASIONAL

Squatting – To move the body downwards by bending both knees – OCCASIONAL

Crouching – To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs – OCCASIONAL

Crawling – To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees – N/A

Reaching Horizontal – To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height – FREQUENT

Reaching Overhead – To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height – OCCASSIONAL

Grasping – Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object – FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation – To manipulate objects with the use of fingers – FREQUENT

Seeing – Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity – CONSTANT

Hearing – Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity – CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use – Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time – CONSTANT

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use – Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time – FREQUENT

Material Handling

Pushing – To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

OCCASIONAL

10# – 20#

Pulling – To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

OCCASIONAL

10# – 20#

Lift – Floor to Waist

OCCASIONAL

20# – 50#

Lift – Waist to shoulder

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Lift – Shoulder to overhead

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Carrying – To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

Working alone – OCCASSIONAL

Working in cramped quarters – N/A

Constant interruptions – FREQUENT

Working with hands in water – OCCASIONAL

Use of power tools – OCCASIONAL

Working on ladders/scaffolding – N/A

Exposure to vibration – N/A

Exposure to dust – OCCASIONAL

Exposure to noise (constant) – N/A

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) – OCCASIONAL

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing – N/A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces – OCCASIONAL

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils – OCCASIONAL

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) – OCCASIONAL

Working with bloodborne pathogens – CONSTANT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements – Physical Demand

Physical Demand

Met Level

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light

0 – 3.5

Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium

3.6 – 6.3

House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy

> 6.4

Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

Sedentary to Light – CONSTANT

Medium – FREQUENT

Heavy to Very Heavy – OCCASIONAL

I. Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Manages day-to-day in and out patient care in conjunction with supervising physicians.

Provides patient and or family with information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation during illness or recovery. Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.

Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness states.

Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain professional and personal growth.

II. Organizational Responsibilities:

Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.

Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.

Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.

Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.

Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.

III. Job Behaviors:

“Sets the Stage” by using greetings/introductions when interacting with any customer or entering a patient room. Looks and acts like a professional. Uses consistent phone etiquette. Helps people who look lost or confused. Keeps a clean and professional environment and work space. Clarifies expectations and creates positive handoffs and positive lasting impressions.

Fosters a teamwork approach by respecting other members of the hospital team. Stays involved and informed of happenings within the organizations. Creates win-win situations by helping others. Works to resolve conflicts and concerns in a constructive way and asks for assistance in helpful ways.

Is the Owner: Takes responsibility for problems, issues or opportunities for improvement by initiating constructive review of concern rather than negatively attacking an issue. Understands systems and processes and uses appropriate channels to address concerns when out of own span of control. Demonstrates compassion and works beyond “own assignment” by seeing “big picture”.

Creates a Caring Environment by communicating in helpful ways. Always protects the confidentiality and dignity of patients and others. Listens with empathy and understanding and provides options and choices.

Provides Great Explanations through user-friendly information and explanations (uses language others can understand). Makes sure people know what they can and cannot expect and checks for understanding and agreement.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

NAT COMM CERT PHY ASSIST