Journalism Adjunct
Daytona State College - Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32118![Daytona State College](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services.
Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant Psychiatric Access Center. In this role, the successful candidate will provide quality, professional, cost-effective health care to all patients at LICH.
The PA shall be permitted to provide any service within his/her scope of training/skills delegated by the supervising physician or the patient's physician that has been approved by the Credentials Committee and is within the scope of practice of the physician. PAs provide care for in- and outpatients primarily in-house including the Emergency Department, Pre-Admission Testing, the operating room, Employee Health, and Psych Care.
Job Responsibilities:
Introduces/identifies self as a physician assistant
Performs initial assessment/history and physical examination
Orders and interprets tests/results (lab, radiology, EKG, etc.) based on patient need
Documents care in the chart in accordance with Hospital policy & procedure
Formulates diagnoses
Formulates and implements treatment plan
Consults with physician when required based on patient's condition
Reassesses patients
Orders, applies, removes, reapplies restraints
Provides emergency medical care including Code 64 management
Triages patients (ED only)
Performs Trauma assessment/reassessment (Trauma Team only)
Legibly documents in patient chart, departmental forms, and any other Hospital forms all pertinent patient information following departmental and Hospital policies
Documents any patient or family education on the Hospital patient and family education form
All orders and entries dated and timed
Level of documentation matches severity of situation
Results of tests ordered documented
Procedure notes completed
Follow-up/consultation with physician documented
Verbal/telephone orders signed, dated, and timed by end of shift
Billing forms completed fully and submitted (house only)
Discharge instructions written and given (ED only)
Explains procedure to patient/family
Uses sterile technique
Performs procedures following accepted standards of care (IVs, foley cath, NGT, CVL removal, etc.)
Suturing technique, suture selection, etc.
Splinting technique (ED only)
Assists in surgery (technique - OR credentialled only)
Performs CAT scan/MRI injections
Demonstrates positive Service Excellence/customer satisfaction, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem-solving skills
Demonstrates the medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients
Knows one's limitations and seeks help if needed
Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
Works as a team member in a multidisciplinary manner
Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like
Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
Answers pages immediately (unless busy) using name and title (house only)
Participates in performance assessment and improvement studies
Minimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a Graduate of a PA program accredited by The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or its predecessor. Current NCCPA certification, Current New York State license as Registered Physician Assistant, Current BLS & ACLS documentation, and the ability to perform the necessary psychomotor skills.
Required Licenses:
Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.
Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $126,416.16 - $157,042.08 Annually.
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