PA for Head and Neck Surgeon
Company: Huntsville Hospital Health System
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
Looking for PA to join new Head and Neck Surgical Oncology practice
at Huntsville Hospital and North Alabama ENT. An interest in
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, prior experience with ENT is
preferred. Expected to perform basic Otolaryngology examination
procedures after a period of supervised training. These include
flexible nasolaryngoscopy, cerumenectomy, anterior rhinoscopy, and
tuning fork assessment. An opportunity to learn head and neck
surgical care including peritonsillar abscess drainage. Work
schedule will include clinic visits, operating room assistance with
opportunity to perform surgical tasks, and inpatient rounding of
admitted patients. Opportunities to learn surgical assisting
techniques, including under the microscope.
The physician assistant provides comprehensive direct patient care
and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient
histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and
performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness,
prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients,
and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such
as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the PA
assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which
support patient care including staff and student education,
clinical research if applicable, program development, and quality
improvement. Assists in clerical functions as necessary.
Qualifications
Education required: Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant
program required.
License, certification and/or registration: Current Alabama PA
license. Approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board.
Maintain ACLS/BLS certification
Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication
skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment,
requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
Works well with others in a team environment. Previous experience
with electronic medical records preferred
About Us
Highlights of our hospitals
Huntsville Hospital was recently named -Best Regional Hospital and
#2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a
specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal
ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center
in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program,
there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We
are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100
Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath
labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you
can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on
campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program,
Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and
if -you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you
transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you
and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package,
childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee
pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be
an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and
additional opportunities.
Huntsville Hospital Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits
package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision,
life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term
disability; several retirement account options with 401K
-organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance;
student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education
opportunities; Employee Discounts -to phone providers, local
restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much
more!
-Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:
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