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Excela Health PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - CARDIOLOGY BUTLER in Butler, Pennsylvania
Description
Provide patient care services, including assessing and managing patients in the outpatient and/or inpatientenvironment, by following established standards and practices within the practice specific specialty.Education:Minimum: Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission onPreferred: N/A
Registration/Certification/Licensure:Current PA Physician Assistant license, certified by the National Commission on Certification of PhysicianAssistants (NCCPA), and Act 33/73 clearances. Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of theMedical Staff Office.
Experience:Minimum: NonePreferred: One year experience working as a Physician Assistant.Other Requirements: N/APhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material HandlingStanding - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENTWalking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENTSitting* - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENTStooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/ALadders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/AReaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height -FREQUENTReaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASSIONALGrasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENTSeeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of thetotal time - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the totaltime - FREQUENT
Material HandlingPushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers tomoving an object away from the person OCCASIONAL 10# - 20#Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to movingan object towards the person OCCASIONAL 10# - 20#Lift - Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#Lift - Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Lift - Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone - OCCASSIONALWorking in cramped quarters - N/AConstant interruptions - FREQUENTWorking with hands in water - OCCASIONALUse of power tools - OCCASIONALWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/AExposure to vibration - N/AExposure to dust - OCCASIONALExposure to noise (constant) - N/AExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONALExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONALExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONALWorking with bloodborne pathogens - CONSTANTCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandSpecific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):1. Manages day-to-day in and out patient care in conjunction with supervising physicians.2. Provides patient and or family with information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectationduring illness or recovery. Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patientproblems.3. Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute,critical, and chronic illness states.4. Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according toestablished standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.5. Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintainprofessional and personal growth.
II. Organizational Responsibilities:1. Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within establishedtimeframes.2. Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.3. Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.4. Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protectpatient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.5. Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
III. Job Behaviors:1. “Sets the Stage” by using greetings/introductions when interacting with any customer or entering a patient room.Looks and acts like a professional. Uses consistent phone etiquette. Helps people who look lost or confused. Keepsa clean and professional environment and work space. Clarifies expectations and creates positive handoffs andpositive lasting impressions.2. Fosters a teamwork approach by respecting other members of the hospital team. Stays involved and informedof happenings within the organizations. Creates win-win situations by helping others. Works to resolve conflicts andconcerns in a constructive way and asks for assistance in helpful ways.3. Is the Owner: Takes responsibility for problems, issues or opportunities for improvement by initiating constructivereview of concern rather than negatively attacking an issue. Understands systems and processes and usesappropriate channels to address concerns when out of own span of control. Demonstrates compassion and worksbeyond “own assignment” by seeing “big picture”.4. Creates a Caring Environment by communicating in helpful ways. Always protects the confidentiality and dignityof patients and others. Listens with empathy and understanding and provides options and choices.5. Provides Great Explanations through user-friendly information and explanations (uses language others canunderstand). Makes sure people know what they can and cannot expect and checks for understanding andagreement.
