Nemours is seeking a Physician Assistant - Surgery/Otolaryngology to join our team in Wilmington, DE.As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children even those who may never enter our doors through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. As the birthplace of the Nemours health care system, the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, honors our legacy of delivering exceptional care to the children of the Delaware Valley and beyond. Ranked among the nation's best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and honored with the ANCC's Magnet Designation for excellence in nursing practice, we offer intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. We recently completed a multi-phase hospital expansion that includes new inpatient rooms, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. Additionally, Nemours duPont Pediatrics allows us to reach more children across the region through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems. Perform direct patient care services under the direction of an attending otolaryngologist and assist with the overall care of the children receiving otolaryngology services at the Nemours Children's Clinic Delaware Valley - Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and all clinical sites of the division. Under the supervision of an attending physician, perform history and physical examinations in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Gather patient medical and other information, and make initial assessment of patient problem and patient condition in the outpatient setting prior to the attending physician visit with the patient and family. In the outpatient setting, provide succinct and concise summary to attending physician prior to their interaction with the patient and family. Enter patient information and patient prescriptions into the electronic medical record as directed by the attending physician. Triage and respond to phone calls from referring physician, patients and their families, allied health professionals, insurance companies, etc., regarding patient care. Educate parents or legal guardians and other involved personnel on patient condition and plan of care. Provide general education and information on an ongoing basis to all personnel who are members of or work with the Division of Otolaryngology. Make hospital rounds and write progress notes on patients as medically indicated. Communicate with appropriate medical staff for purposes of consultation, referral and coordination of patient care and other service issues. Communicate with referring physicians regarding patient progress. Conduct independent clinics, under the direction of an attending physician, for post-operative and follow-up patient appointments as requested and approved. Assist the surgeon in the operating room with surgical procedures as requested. Perform office-based procedures under the supervision of an attending physician. This may include removal of cerumen, assisting with flexible fiberoptic layngoscopy, etc. Dictate discharge summaries and letters as necessary to support patient and family. Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care to infants, children and adolescents. Participate in divisional, departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.
Additional Responsibilities:
Participate in educational conferences and meetings.
Participate in research and divisional projects, as assigned by Division Chief.
Regularly assess and evaluate clinic activity with the goal of high patient satisfaction, quality care, efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in divisional, departmental and organizational staff meetings and other meetings.
Job Requirements:
Must possess a Master's degree and a valid Physician Assistant license.
Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to accept change.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
Work positively as part of a team.
Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to patient and staff information.
Maintain and promote professionalism in all interactions/communications.
Demonstrate decision-making skills and think proactively.
Accept feedback in a constructive fashion and work to improve performance based on feedback.
Demonstrate accurate information gathering and documentation skills.
Use written means of communication responsibly.
Use varied means, including continuing education, to expand knowledge base of pediatric otolaryngology.
Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique Bridge to a Healthy Future pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.
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