What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Division of Orthopedic Surgery - King of Prussia position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
Location: LOC_KOP-King of Prussia Spec Care
Req ID: 218991
Shift: Days
Employment Status: Regular - Full Time
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We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.
If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow – no matter what your role – you just may be the kind of breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP.
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Job Summary
The Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the top pediatric orthopedic groups in the country, is seeking a fulltime Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for patient care and a career working with leaders in the field. This position will require a bright, responsible, flexible and career-oriented professional who will practice with one or more very busy orthopedic surgeons.
The Physician Assistant will divide their time between clinical care at our ambulatory offices and perioperative management, including acting as an intraoperative first assistant. The ideal candidate will be able to work seamlessly between the ambulatory and surgical settings, while focusing on patient care management in collaboration with the orthopedic surgeons. This candidate should also feel comfortable practicing independently, within their scope of practice.
The PA will primarily work at the King of Prussia Hospital and King of Prussia Specialty Care Center. The PA will also work closely with team members in the division including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses.
Job Responsibilities
- Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients. Performs and documents daily assessments. Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family-centered plan of care. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan. Communicates the plan of care and changes to this plan to the supervising physician.
- Performs any needed advanced procedures that are listed in the Scope of Practice document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.
- Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others and serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff and provider team. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, students and other health care providers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practices to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
PA - Physician Assistant (Practice Location)
BLS / PALS / NRP (if applicable)
DEA - if applicable
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
- Minimum years/type of experience determined by division.
Additional Technical Requirements
- Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities. Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.
To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This mandate also applies to workforce members performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in or regularly scheduled to work at any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.
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