Description
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.
Delivers direct patient care consistent with the physician assistant's (PA's) education, experience, and certification, in collaboration with a physician, which includes diagnosis, management and/or referral of health care issues specific to Trauma and/or Emergency General Surgery (EGS). Completes surgical management and recognition of options for non-surgical management of Trauma, EGS, and critically ill patients. Works closely with the EGS attending physicians, general surgery residents, and EGS APPs to complete daily rounds on the surgical floor and intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Works with the team to complete timely documentation and carry out care plans in a timely fashion. Works closely with the trauma PAs and trauma attendings to form disposition plans with a multidisciplinary team and respond to traumas in the resuscitation bay. Promotes consumer, family, and community health through preventative health care actions and through patient advocacy. The advanced practice provider may also manage complex illnesses and/or deliver specialty care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Required:
Graduate of an accredited master's degree Physician Assistant (PA) program, or a grandfathered equivalent. Nationally certified through NCCPA. Licensure for PAs: Hold a license as a PA through the State Medical Board of Ohio. Eligible for federal DEA registration. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or obtains within 90 days of hire. Obtains other advanced life support certifications applicable to practice area within 180 days of hire. Meets the requirements/qualifications for clinical privileges in the specialty/department with The MetroHealth System and must report to Medical Staff Office at time of hire to apply for clinical privileges. Maintains a standard care arrangement or supervision agreement and renews/signs it as required by the Ohio State Medical Board. Note: Other department specific qualifications for providers will be addressed through the Certificate of Authority and credentialing process.
Please forward your CV to
Tania Rizwan- Provider Recruitment
trizwan@metrohealth.org
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