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Physician Assistant - CT/CV Surgery - Mercy Health Lima, OH

Bon Secours Mercy Health Physicians

Lima, OH

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Aviation Industry, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery, Communication Skills, Health Plan, Healthcare Quality, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Hubs, Hunting, Medicare, Medications, Network Integration, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Schedule Development, Theater, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lima, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
Seeking PA for CT/CV Surgery - Mercy Health, Lima, OH

Physician Assistant Cardiology & CT/CV Surgery

Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center is seeking a physician assistant ready to provide high quality inpatient and outpatient care.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Physician Assistant will be required to assist the surgeon in the operation room. Will need to be or quickly become proficient in Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH).
  • Coordinate patient care. Counsel patients about concerns under the direction of the supervising physician(s).
  • Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians.
  • Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories.
  • Complete discharge summaries.
  • Order medications, treatments, labs, etc. as described and permitted under the Ohio State Medical Board supervision agreement and the Mercy Health St. Rita's credentialing boards
  • Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities.
  • Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).

Education and Skills Required:

  1. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
  2. Current licensure with the state of Ohio as a physician assistant.
  3. Completion of an accredited PA program.
  4. Master of Science in Physician Assistant related field as outlined by the Ohio State Medical Board
  5. Good verbal and written communication skills.


Community Highlights:

  • Symphony, Theater, Civic Center that attracts nationally known guest performers and Broadway productions
  • Beautiful golf courses, hiking trails, hunting, skiing, indoor skating rinks

The community of Lima, Ohio offers many perks; including minimal traffic, low cost of living, and access to both public and private school systems with excellent reputations. This is a close-knit community that is ideal for raising your family. In addition, we are centrally located between multiple large urban hubs for quick access to metropolitan experiences and air transportation.

We offer a competitive income and benefit package.

For questions and to apply contact:

Traci Cox, M.Ed., Physician & APC Recruitment

About St. Rita's Hospital

Since 1918, St. Rita's Health Partners has been providing quality health care to the people of Lima and west central Ohio. More people prefer St. Rita's for medical care than any other hospital in the 10-county region we serve.

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state's fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).

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