Neurosurgery, Physician Assistant

Company: Virginia Hospital Center
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
Title: Physician AssistantSchedule: Full-TimeLocation: Neurosurgery -Purpose and Scope:The Physician Assistant will be involved in the care of all patient admitted to our inpatient service, ranging from the critically ill, unstable ICU patients to floor patients. The Physician Assistant will see patients in the emergency room, in the intensive care unit, in the intermediate care unit and on the telemetry and medical/surgical floors. The Physician Assistant will work in collaboration with the doctor on call for Neurosurgery. The number of patients seen by the Physician Assistant will vary on a daily basis. We estimate that he/she will see between ten and twenty-five patients per day. The Physician Assistant may be responsible for initial history and physical examinations, admissions orders, daily progress notes, daily medical orders, transfer orders to various unit and consultation with other health care members. -A. Education: -Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program with current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia and current certification through the NCCPA.B. Experience and Skills Required: -One year of patient care experience. ACLS certification required. -WHY US?Our practices are state of the art and fully equipped to provide an excellent clinical experience.As a hospital-employed physician you will have the full support of the administration including John R. Garrett, MD, FACS, Director of Physician Operations for VHC Physician Group, VHC's Chief of Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, and Chairman of the Virginia Hospital Center Health System's Board of DirectorsAdministration understands that keeping the patient load reasonable for its physicians is essential to realizing the full benefits of our team based approach to care. NPs are members of the care team and assist the physicians with providing excellent care to our patients while maintain a work life balance. -AWARDS & RECOGNITION -Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is a nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering the highest quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 70 years.Located in Arlington, VA, VHC is the only Hospital in the mid-Atlantic region that is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations).VHC is a top Hospital in the region that was named a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Four-Star Hospital, and is also designated as a Magnet - hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.In 2017, VHC earned the Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award and the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from HealthGrades.VHC is recognized in Becker's Healthcare "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2018."VHC is a 394-bed, licensed, all-private room Hospital.OUR COMMUNITYArlington is home to the Pentagon and the Arlington National Cemetery.Fairfax and Arlington Counties continue to attract families who enjoy living near D.C. but desire a suburban lifestyle.Fairfax County has some of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 91 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do. -HOW TO APPLY?Completethe online applicationCompletethe electronic talent assessment (multiple-choice questionnaire)VERY IMPORTANT -In order for your application to be valid, -the electronic talent assessment must be completed and submitted. Applicants who -onlycomplete the application without the talent assessment won't be considered.

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