Physician Assistant - Neurology, Neuro-Oncology at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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CORE JOB SUMMARY



The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position delivers medical care to a wide variety of neuro oncology patients; examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients' health history and physical examination results. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications including narcotics and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuity of care.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
  
  


• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
  
  


• Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.
  
  


• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results.
  
  


• Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
  
  


• Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
  
  


• Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients' charts.
  
  


• Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients' conditions.
  
  


• Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS




Education:

• Master's degree in relevant field
  
  

Certification and Licensing:

• Certifications in relevant specialty or field
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
  


• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
  


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  


• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
  


• Commitment to the University's core values.
  
  


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  
  

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM




Department Specific Functions



Advanced Practice Provider including Physician Assistant (PA) for the Neuro Oncology Division will work with five to six Neuro Oncologists in the outpatient setting at our Sylvester Main Campus location and satellites and in the inpatient setting as part of the Neuro-Oncology Consult Service at UHT.


Proven experience in Oncology or Neuro Oncology is highly recommended.


Department Specific Functions:

• Performs lumbar punctures (LPs) and other diagnostic procedures, including intrathecal chemotherapy administration as per established division protocols.
  
  


• Consults with collaborating physician(s) on implementation, evaluation and revision of treatment plans for neuro oncology patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting.
  
  


• Integrates current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and technological advances into scope of practice.
  
  


• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary health care team in the development and implementation of plan of care for neuro oncology patients including research patients in all settings.
  
  


• Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients.
  
  


• Provide chemotherapy teaching and symptoms management for neuro oncology patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
  
  


• Patients' call coverage, including on call service for outpatient calls over the weekend, rounding in the hospital and providing care for patients while admitted at UHT.
  
  


• Assesses patients by interviewing/examining the patient, reviewing the patient's medical history, physician's diagnosis and orders, diagnostic test results (labs, x-ray, MRI, etc.) to determine medical diagnosis, plan of care and monitor patient's progress.
  
  


• Obtain and review medical records including physician/consultation notes, lab and diagnostic tests results. Formulates medical diagnoses based on the above data.
  
  


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through discussion and assessment of diagnoses.
  
  


• Work with neuro- oncology triage nurses to assure timely call back to patient calls regarding any medical concerns.
  
  


• Recognize deviations from normal physical exams and work in collaboration with neuro oncology physicians formulating treatment plans to address health problems and conditions.
  
  


• Identifies expected outcomes based on the assessment/diagnoses and physician collaboration.
  
  


• Provides patient/family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, treatment outcomes, possible complications, medications, discharge planning and lifestyle modification.
  
  


• Ensure ordering and scheduling of all procedures required to assess adverse events and disease response.
  
  


• Assess and establish follow up care of neuro oncology patients independently.
  
  


• Communicates plan of care to team members.
  
  


• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
  
  


• Evaluates the patient's progress in attaining expected outcomes by follow up with collaborating physician and staff.
  
  


• Prioritize consults to present to attending physician and round with attending as indicated by the inpatient consult service.
  
  


• Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive consult notes, follow up notes, discharge notes, procedure notes and close encounters within 72 hours.
  
  


• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
  
  


• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.
  
  


• Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
  
  


• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
  
  


• Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, assuring appropriate referral placements.
  
  


• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
  
  

Department Specific Qualifications




Education:

• Master's degree in relevant field
  
  


• Board Certification
  
  

Certification and Licensing:

• Valid State of Florida APRN/PA License
  
  


• BLS/ACLS
  
  


• DEA
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in neurology or oncology
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
  
  


• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
  


• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
  


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  
  


• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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