Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

About us:

Highly successful ENT practice in Greenville, SC is seeking a physician assistant to join their growing team! The ideal candidate will have the following:

· Experience in otolaryngology including experience performing ENT procedures (we are willing to train an exceptional candidate who does not have ENT specific experience)

· Proven history of evaluating and treating patients autonomously

· Providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting

· A high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in otolaryngology

Physician Assistant:

The Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. He/she works with administrative, nursing, physician to assure safe, effective, quality patient care for all of Greenville ENT patients.

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Major Responsibilities:

Clinical Knowledge:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.

2. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.

3. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.

4. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

5. Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.

6. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.

7. Counsels and educates patients and families.

8. Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.

9. Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care:

1. Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.

2. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

3. Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.

4. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

1. Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.

2. Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

3. Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.

4. Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.

Professionalism:

1. Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.

2. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

3. Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.

4. Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.

5. Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of UW Health through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.

6. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.

Roles and responsibilities specific to area of clinical practice:

Outpatient Specific Responsibilities (100%)

1. Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.

2. Establish medical diagnoses.

3. Accurately and appropriately transcribe or execute standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.

4. Discuss proposed surgical procedures with attendant risks and potential complications to obtain proper patient informed consent.

5. See patients in follow-up for routine post-op care and manage complications related to surgery.

6. Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.

7. Communicates effectively with referring health care providers.

8. Run independent clinics

9. Complete pre-operative work-ups and post-operative visits and discharge planning.

11. Share coverage responsibilities of the other Practitioners at Greenville ENT during vacations, extended absences, or other understaffed times.

Qualifications:

Experience in otolaryngology (preferred) or other relevant fields

Able to obtain South Carolina Physician Assistant License

DEA license

Job Type: Full-time- Day Shift

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Greer, SC

Greenville, SC

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

PA-C (Required)

Physician Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000