Physician Assistant

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties to encompass but not limited to the care and management of patients in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the team, you will be assigned to a primary neurosurgical practice and will be involved with the care of our neurosurgical pre-operative and post-operative patients. You will work closely with and be directly supervised by attending surgeons and other Advanced Practice Providers. Comprehensive evaluation and management of patients seen in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic. Patients will be seen in shared clinics with the neurosurgeon, as well as some independent clinics (without the neurosurgeon). Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op evaluations, history &physical, obtaining medical clearances). Ordering and interpreting diagnostic work-up, including X-rays, MRIs, Cat Scans, EMGs, blood tests, wound cultures, referring to other specialties, coordination of care and prescribing medications, including narcotics. Prepare and dictate outpatient clinic notes. Serve as a resource to referring physicians/staff/patients/families. Provide patient and family education and instruction on pre-operative and post operative care. Perform minor office procedures including suture removal, drain removal, surgical wound care, and other various outpatient procedure, as directed by the Neurosurgeon. Triaging patient calls and patient portal questions and contacting the neurosurgeon when appropriate. Provide follow-up care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from supervising physician. Inform and teach patients and families about planned surgical or diagnostic procedures, health promotion/disease prevention activities, medications, and treatments, and assist with the development of teaching materials for patients and families. Maintain familiarity with coding documentation. Interacting with our inpatient Advance Practice Providers and Neurosurgery residents and junior attendings for continuity of care. First assisting in the operating room, when needed. Provide outpatient cross-coverage to other Neurosurgery specialties in the outpatient group when needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelors Degree in Biology and Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program required.Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island.EXPERIENCE:Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Pay Range: $125,000.00-$158,593.75 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M - F 8am - 4:30pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nations first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the states largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. 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