What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ohio - Mercy Health Springfield Physician Assistant - CT Surgery position at Mercy Health Springfield, Ohio?
Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio is seeking an experienced physician assistant to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line.
Acute NPs with RNFA will also be considered.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate patient care. Counsel patients about concerns under the direction of the supervising physician(s).
- Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians.
- Round on patients in the ICU.
- Assist in the operating room. Vein Harvest experience is required for this role.
- Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories.
- Complete discharge summaries.
- Order medications, treatments, labs, etc. as described and permitted under the Ohio State Medical Board supervision agreement and the Mercy Health Springfield’s credentialing boards
- Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities.
- Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).
Education and Skills Required:
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
- Current licensure with the state of Ohio as a physician assistant.
- Completion of an accredited PA program.
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant related field as outlined by the Ohio State Medical Board
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Community Highlights:
Springfield, Ohio is a great small city (60,000 ) between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. If you love the outdoors – this is a great place for you! Excellent local access to Canoeing and run/bike paths. Downtown revitalization underway including the CoHatch for food and entertainment.
We offer a competitive income and benefit package.
For questions and to apply contact:
Traci Cox, M.Ed.,
Mercy Health Physician & APC Recruitment
419-296-7808 (cell)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Required)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan