Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery (ICU coverage)in Detroit, MI

Tenet Healthcare

  • Detroit, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Category: NursingDegree Level: Master's Degree (±18 years)Job Description:DMC and Tenet Healthcare, are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery team in Detroit, MI. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of orthopedic surgeons.This will be a dynamic role with exposure to both the OR and clinical side of surgical treatment. Schedule will be Monday through Friday and based around normal business hours. While experience is always a plus, we are making the position open to new graduates.Qualifications:
  • Board-Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
  • Michigan license (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Previous orthopedic or surgical experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Full benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Continuing medical education (CME) allowance
  • Malpractice insurance
Additional Info:General Summary: Under a collaborative agreement with a physician, provides patient care and education to assigned caseload of patients in accordance with established practice guidelines.Essential Job Responsibilities: * Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
  • Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
  • Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician's patient care plan and supervised by the physician
  • Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
  • Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
  • Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
  • Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
  • Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
  • Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
  • Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
  • Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
  • Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
  • Orders medications.
  • Other duties as assigned
Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited Physician Assistant master's program.Certification: Physician Assistant license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state.Responsibilities:Per collaborative agreement

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