The Physician Assistant practices medicine in a family practice Clinic and other settings where the Physician renders care, under the direction and responsible supervision of a Licensed Physician (May be MD or DO). The Physician Assistant evaluates and monitors health status, performs diagnostic and therapeutic services, provides age appropriate education and counseling for disease prevention, risk reduction and health maintenance and coordinates referrals for specialty care or social service support.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered or eligible to register with the Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners. Certified or eligible for certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Maintenance of the continuing medical education requirements of the NCCPA. Eligibility for registration as a Physician Assistant in Wisconsin may be required. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross only if issued prior to March 1, 2015, or Military Training Network.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Physician Assistant role demands intelligence, sound judgement, intellectual honesty and the ability to relate effectively to people and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. Requires an attitude of respect for self and others. Requires adherence to the current practice standards for Physician Assistants, the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient's welfare. Able to work collaboratively with the supervising Physician. Well developed listening and interviewing skills. Able to establish and maintain harmonious and cooperative working relationships with other people. Able to effectively teach health promotion and disease prevention behaviors to patients and families. Demonstrated skills in independent decision making, management of minor acute illness and chronic health problems, and in performing medical history taking and routine physical examinations. Knowledge of the physiological, psychological, social and spiritual influences on the patient's physical condition.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Able to meet the physical demands of primary care practice, including the ability to see, hear, walk, speak English, and stand.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Regularly exposed to risk of bloodborne diseases. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements.
Additional Information
Join a team of 3 neurosurgeons and 1 skilled physician assistant. Spend approximately 2 days in clinic and 2 days in the OR/hospital each week with additional administrative time. Primarily seeking an applicant with post-education experience working as a physician assistant or with extensive clinical rotations in neurosurgery.
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