Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mercy Health Springfield, OH CT Physician Assistant

Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio is seeking an experienced physician assistant to join our growing cardiothoracic surgery service line.

Position Responsibilities:

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• Coordinate patient care and counsel patients alongside and under the direction of the supervising physician.
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• Follow up with patients after surgery in the office serving as a key role between patient and office.
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• Perform physical assessments & complete histories on patients.
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• Round on patients admitted to the hospital; review care plans with nursing staff as established by our physicians.
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• Assist in the operating room. Vein harvest experience required.
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• Complete discharge summaries.
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• Order medications, treatments, labs, etc. as described and permitted under the Ohio State Medical Board supervision agreement and the Mercy Health Springfields credentialing boards.
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• Be available for call about patient conditions according to the pre-established schedule. Includes holiday responsibilities.
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• Other duties as determined by the supervising physician(s).
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Education and Skills Required:

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1. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
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2. Current licensure with the state of Ohio as a physician assistant.
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3. Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Community Highlights:

Springfield, Ohio is a great small city (60,000+) between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. If you love the outdoors this is a great place for you! Excellent local access to canoeing and run/bike paths. Downtown revitalization underway including the great restaurants and entertainment.

We offer a competitive income and benefit package.

For questions and to apply contact:

Traci Cox, M.Ed.,

Mercy Health Physician & APC Recruitment

419-296-7808 (cell)

Email resume to: [email protected]