Physician Assistant - Department of Surgery, Trauma - The University of Toledo Physicians

Job Description:

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The University of Toledo Physicians is seeking a Physician Assistant to work within the Department of Surgery within the Trauma Unit. The PA will work autonomously and in collaboration with the Physicians within a Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) to diagnose, treat, and manage individuals or populations of patients. APPs can serve as healthcare resource providers, patient advocates and interdisciplinary consultants with the Health Care Team. 

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Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates clinical competency and accountability in care for patients as identified in unit's Scope of Care
• Maintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialty
• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies
• Writes prescriptions; initiates requests and/or performs routine laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies as indicated
• Acts as mentor/role model for staff as well as a resource person for nurses, medical assistants, and/or ancillary staff
• Conducts/participates in divisional/institutional research as opportunities arise
• Practices within normal standards specific to the specialty of Physician Assistants and as identified in the Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master’s degree in an appropriate field 
• License and/or Certification:    
  • State of Ohio Licensure-Physician Assistant
  • National Certification as a Physician Assistant
  • BLS Certified
  • COA from the Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant 
  • Eligible to obtain and/or maintain a Certificate to Prescribe/DEA

Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

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Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work nights. This schedule consists of 7 on 7 off   
• Tolerate a busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students, residents, and physicians. 
• Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.  Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds is required. 
• Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones

Benefits:

• Pension, 403(B), 403(B) Roth
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Tuition Waiver for degree programs through the University of Toledo, Full-Time Employees Covered 100%, Part-Time Employees Covered 50%
• Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Time, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave 
• No call, weekends, or overtime is mandated 

About Toledo, Ohio:

The city of Toledo is located in NW Ohio near the western point of Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4th  largest city in Ohio, Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200,000 residents. There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large metro parks with over 120 miles to bike, walk, and hike along the trails. Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment, as you can visit the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports activities, from minor league baseball, golfing clubs, and hockey, which can all be found within a few miles of each other.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

About University of Toledo Physicians

The mission of the University of Toledo Physicians, LLC, is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive, cost-efficient and effective healthcare in a patient-centered environment, distinguished by national leadership in medical education and research.
Representing more than 300 medical providers, UT Physicians are the leaders in clinical care, serving patients in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family.
We are the academic practice plan of the University of Toledo. Our providers practice at hospitals and medical practices throughout the surrounding areas and provide the greatest quality of care to patients across the region. In addition to providing clinical services, the organization embodies superior administrative practice management services including credentialing, health plan enrollment, managed care contracting, compliance, fee schedule maintenance, billing, payment processing, and collection services.