Location: LOC_MAIN-Main Hospital
Req ID: 86974
Shift: Rotating
Employment Status: Regular - Full Time
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of an attending physician, the Front Line Ordering Clinician (FLOC) Physician Assistant is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her scope of practice and skill set. This care is delivered in defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. The PAs in these roles may be required to have acute/critical care education. The appropriate education will be determined by the scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical portion of this role will require increased level of accountability including managing a cohort of high acuity patients. In addition to managing patient care, the FLOC PA may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures to promote physiologic stability. The role will also include off-shift responsibility. The off shift rotation schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and will be determined by the clinical needs of the practice environment.
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is a multidisciplinary division that includes a variety of specialists and subspecialists dedicated to caring for patients with acute and chronic conditions. The Medical Gastroenterology Unit is an inpatient unit dedicated to caring for medically complex pediatric patients with a variety of acute and chronic gastrointestinal, hepatologic, and nutritional conditions. Our APP Team consists of acute care certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants providing 24-hour coverage, 365 days a year. The APP team works collaboratively alongside and in partnership with the resident, fellow, and attending physician teams. Team members are active in Quality Improvement, Harm Prevention, Evidenced-Based Practice, and Research. There is a commitment to provide a structured, diverse orientation with continued opportunities for professional development
To learn more about our Center for Advanced Practice and innovative programs for our APPs, visit https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/center-advanced-practice
Job ResponsibilitiesRequired Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate as applicable to correlating physician assistant program.
Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Additional Technical Requirements
Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role.
Computer Competency
Information Literacy
Information Management Literacy
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