Physician Asst, EHV - Naperville, IL - General Surgery
Company: Edward Hospital
Location: Naperville
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Physician Asst, EHV - Naperville, ILGENERAL SUMMARY:
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Responsible for assessing and managing the health and well-being of
patients.-- Conducts extensive patient histories and examinations;
orders medications, treatments and laboratory tests; records
progress notes and writes discharge summaries; and conducts
rounds.-- May assist in operative procedures with supervising
physician.--
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CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY:
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It is the obligation of each employee of Edward-Elmhurst Health to
abide by and promote the mission and values of the Corporation to
ensure that excellent services are delivered with compassion.
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-- (The following duties and
responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the
ADA, except those that begin with the word "May.")
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1.---------------- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary
to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. --This
includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of
patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those
needs.
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2.---------------- Assesses and manages healthcare and physical
well-being of patients under the direction of the Supervising
Physician.-- Conducts extensive medical histories and patient
examinations, deemed appropriate by the Supervising Physician and
in keeping with the Physician Assistant's education, training and
experience.-- Assists M.D. by conducting rounds, with the required
documentation countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined
in this policy.
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3.---------------- Reviews laboratory and diagnostic test results,
evaluates condition of patient, and assists in the preparation of
appropriate treatment plan as necessary.-- Reports evaluation to
the Supervising Physician, and collaborates with physician in
difficult and/or complex patient situations.
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4.---------------- Instructs patients and families in proper
healthcare, appropriate illness prevention measures, and home care
in accordance with patient's physical condition and the Supervising
Physician's plan of treatment.
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5.---------------- Ensures appropriate documentation of patient
related information is included in the medical record.-- Dictates
patient discharge summaries, progress notes, etc. as necessary, to
be countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined in this
policy.
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6.---------------- Responds to complex questions from patients and
family members, directs same to sources of additional information,
and allays fears and apprehensions when possible.-- Acts as a
resource to staff.
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7.---------------- Performs routine therapeutic procedures, such as
injections, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal.--
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8. -------------- May assist in operative procedures, in accordance
with the Supervising Physician's clinical privileges and the
Physician Assistant's education, training, and experience.
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9.---------------- Maintains knowledge of current trends and
developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals
and other literature, attends related seminars, conferences and the
like.--
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10. ---------- Shares equal call amongst the providers in the group
as needed.
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11.------------ Performs other duties as required.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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1.---------------- Required Education and/or Experience:
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2.---------------- Required License and/or Certification:
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