Pediatric Hospitalist - Pa (nights)

FMOLHS

Lafayette, LA, United States
Nights, full-time
Assess, plan, and provide patient care
Collaborate with attending physician
Order diagnostic tests and medications
FMOLHS is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Assistant for night shifts in Lafayette, LA. The role involves providing patient care under physician supervision, conducting assessments, managing inpatient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Job Summary

  • The Physician Assistant accesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician.
  • Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients and Emergency patients.
  • Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

FMOLHS is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Assistant for night shifts in Lafayette, LA. The role involves providing patient care under physician supervision, conducting assessments, managing inpatient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assess, plan, and provide patient care
  • collaborate with attending physician
  • order diagnostic tests and medications
  • perform minor procedures
  • participate in multidisciplinary rounds

Nice-to-have

  • creativity and latitude expected
  • works under minimal supervision
  • may lead and direct others

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in physician assistant medicine or health sciences
  • 1-year Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
  • Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
  • Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization
  • Current BLS Certification
  • NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants

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