Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Inpatient
- Location: Portland, ME
- Facility: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland
- Schedule: Full Time - Rotating Shift
- Job Category: Advanced Professional Provider
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, MECardiovascular Surgery Inpatient ICU
Full Time - Night Position
Position Summary
The position provides medical care and practicing medicine with physician supervision, including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions through office-based evaluation and treatment of outpatients. These duties are performed in accordance with established standards and practices as defined by Maine Medical Center, the State of Maine, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Bachelor's degree and successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program.
License/Certifications: Current Physician Assistant license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure. NCCPA certification. Current BLS required.
Experience: N/A
Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants. Familiarity with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.
Knowledge of indications for and proper techniques for office procedures.
Knowledge of patient assessment techniques, including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, and compliance with care recommendations.
Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of PA practice.
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on cases.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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