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Physician Assistant - Neurosurgical - East Side Hospitals Job

Date: May 18, 2012

Location: CLEVELAND, OH, US

PA CRITICAL CARE

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HR Use Only: Physician Assistant - Neurosurgical - East Side Hospitals
Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Family Health Centers
Facility: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (MAIN CAMPUS)
Department: NI ADMINISTRATION
Job Code: T31171
Pay Grade: 16
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day/Evening/Night/Weekend
Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm
Job Details: - Masters Degree Required
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

The Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute has an exciting career opportunity available for an experienced Physician Assistant in our nationally recognized Neurosurgical program. Join our neurosurgical team focused on treating the most complex medical and surgical conditions and providing patients with the latest and most innovative care options. Our services extend across the Cleveland Clinic eastern regional hospitals. If you are an energetic person with excellent clinical care skills, surgical and outpatient experience, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Excellent benefit package.

Summary:

Under the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to patients in assigned area.

Job Responsibilities:

* Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
* Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
* Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
* Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
* Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
* May assist in surgery as needed; or with trauma cases
* Management of critically ill patients in hospital system
* Performs special services as privileged
* Other duties as assigned.

Education:

* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
* Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or Ohio licensed through the OSMB.
* Must have Prescriptive authority

Experience:

* Depending on practice, surgical fields require minimum 2 years surgical experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

* Licensed by the State medical Board of Ohio, BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS, and of PALS, NCCPA certified, CTP required.

Category: Allied Health


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