CCMC PA Neurosurgery

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in a health/science-related field.

2. National certification or eligible for certification and must become certified within one year of hire.

3. Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.

4. Current certification in CPR.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for the direct care of patients in department with physician supervision.

2. Demonstrates surgical skills proficiently as required.

3. Provides highly skilled care appropriate to the age of the patient in collaboration with the physician in the office and to those undergoing procedures to ensure high quality and complete patient care.

4. Responsible for patient and family education to support care.

5. Serves as a catalyst for improving standards of practice; assists in the development and implementation of standards, methods, and tools to improve patient care.

6. Responsible for professional development to ensure current knowledge in area of specialization.

7. Participates in education oforientees, ancillary staff and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

2. Responsible for personal conduct, which maintains adherence to the CCMC Corporate Compliance program, promotes organizational effectiveness and maintains a high quality work environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.

2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

3. Highly developed analytical critical thinking and/or organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

4. Proven ability to build effective working relationships and use tact, discretionand diplomacy when working with others.

5. Demonstrates ability to stay calm and focused in environment of multiple demands and uses good judgment in emergency situations.

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Keyboard skills and basic computer skills

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.