Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

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UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Physician Assistant with experience in neurosurgery and a passion for patient experience. This highly desirable position is located in Farmington, CT

• $17,000 sign on bonus
• Lump sum shift bonuses for off shifts.
• Competitive pay
• Industry leading, affordable access to medical, dental, life and retirement benefits
• Tuition waivers and reimbursements for self and dependents
• Organizational culture focused on diversity and inclusion, innovation and patient experience

• State of the art, award winning campus environment with ideal parking

SCHEDULE: TThis is a salaried position, 40 hour work week, rotating shifts between days, nights, weekends and holidays with additional on call responsibilities. 8, 12 or 14 hour shifts.

• Surgery - Assists attending surgeon and operating room personnel as needed to prepare patient for surgery; performs first assist duties in a neurosurgery, spine and craniotomies of types; close both deep and superficial wounds; writes post-operative orders according to the patient's care plan and consistent with the standard of care; effectively communicates the relevant clinical information to the post-operative staff.
• Hospital- Independently conducts daily hospital rounds and neurosurgical surgical bedside procedures; writes orders and progress notes; evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions; formulates and implement treatment and therapeutics plans for hospitalized patients; handles discharge planning and dictates discharge summaries; respond to emergency department calls and provide initial care management decisions. Prepts APP studens and orients new APP staff.

• Outpatient/Clinic Office & General- Completes thorough history and physical exanimations, providing a detailed and accurate history; assists in the formulation of treatment plans and monitors patients' prescribes appropriate medication in accordance with the Delegation agreement; maintains continuity of care thru post-opt follow up visits; respond to calls; educates, screens and counsel patients, facilitates patient referrals to appropriate providers; participates in patient safety and quality assurance initiatives; participates in research studies; maintains active participation in own continued education and professional development; participates in training; performs other related duties. Preepts APP stuents and orients new APP staff.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current unencumbered Physician Assistant License in the State of CT.

• ACLS certification

• Two (2) years Surgical Physician Assistant experience with at least one (1) year of neurosurgical experience. (Willing to train new PA grads).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents in this class must pass the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certifying examination within two (2) years of graduation.

MINIMUM SALARY: $122,678 (More based on experience)