This position is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care services as a member of the Ophthalmology team. The physician assistant will work in collaboration with physicians to assist with the overall care of the patients in Ophthalmology both working with the inpatient and outpatient population.
Essential Functions
Perform history and physical examinations in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Enter patient information and patient prescriptions into the electronic medical record.
Triage and respond to phone calls from referring physician, patients and their families, allied health professionals, insurance companies, etc. regarding patient care.
Educate parents or legal guardians and other involved personnel on patient condition and plan of care. Provide general education and information on an ongoing basis to all personnel who are members of or work with the Divisions of Ophthalmology.
Make hospital rounds and write progress notes on patients as medically indicated.
Communicate with appropriate medical staff for purposes of consultation, referral, and coordination of patient care and other service issues.
Assist the surgeon in the operating room with surgical procedures as requested.
Perform office-based procedures under the supervision of an attending physician. This may include removal of tear duct stents, removal of corneal foreign body.
Participate in divisional, departmental, and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.
Requirements:
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
At least one year of related clinical experience, preferred
Demonstrable experience with clinical procedures
Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Active Delaware Physician Assistant license
Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency Registration (DEA) with Delaware address
Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification required
Job Overview
Listing ID:
88581
Date Posted:
Location:Anywhere
Job Title:Physician Assistant Ophthalmology-Alfred I duPont Hospital