Surgical Physician Assistant - Gyne/Onc - WPH

Physician Extender Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Position at Allegheny Clinic

Job No. 54223
Location: West Penn Hospital

Department: Gynecology/Oncology

Status: Full Time

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.  With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures.  Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health. 

 

Job Summary: Identifies and manages medical and surgical problems within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice in a surgical/inpatient setting.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
  • Provides appropriate patient care to include completing daily patient care rounds on surgical patients, recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for surgical patients.
  • Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice.
  • Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed.
  • Performs physical exams, documents in the medical record, orders appropriate laboratory & diagnostic procedures and established presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s).
  • Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA and the supervising physician(s).
  • Triages patient telephone calls.
  • May require travel to various satellite offices to support physician(s).
  • Covers hospital floor rounding, ER Consult, and inpatient service. 
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

  • Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
  • Current PA Physician Assistant Licensure or eligible within 90 days of hire.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and take appropriate actions.