SP - Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery

Job Detail Job Title: SP - Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery Department: 81008-Surgery/Orthopedics Unit Location: Farmington FTE%: 0.1 Shift Rotating Search #: 2025-111 Closing Date: Recruiter: McNamara, Elizabeth UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Physician Assistant with experience in neurosurgery to work per diem. This highly desirable position is located in Farmington, CT SCHEDULE: Per diem, as needed. HOURLY RATE: $175.00 per hour. This position does not have benefits. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs histories and physicals on patients; Formulates and monitors plans for medical care; Evaluates employees on-the-job injuries and ability to return to work; Orders and interprets diagnostic tests under the supervision of the attending physician; Prescribes medications in accordance with the provisions of state statute 20-12a; Provides medication follow-up for discharged patients; Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; Provides patient counseling; Dictates medical discharge summaries to be countersigned by attending physician; Develops and maintains medical records for outpatient medication follow-up; Communicates with outside referral sources; Provides in-service education to staff; may function as a preceptor to students; Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology; Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states; Knowledge of medications and their interactions and reactions; Counseling skills; Considerable interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to formulate plans of care. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree and completion of the two (2) year accredited and approved physician assistant certification program, and Must possess and maintain Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut. (New Graduates must possess a temporary permit and are subject to the provisions of Public Act 90-211, Section 4 (d)). SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must pass the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants certifying examination within two years of graduation. Once certified, must possess and maintain certification. Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain through employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two or more years of work experience as a Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery as part of patient population mix WHY UCONN HEALTH UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. Apply for this position