Locum Physician Assistant (PA) Cardiothoracic Surgery job in Grand Junction, CO – $138 Hr

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Location: Grand Junction, CO 81506
• Schedule: Days
• Duration: September – On going
• Job #: 26-00664
• Pay: $130-138/Hr
• Additional Details: Job Summary:
  -Function independently to provide high quality patient care in a way that is collaborative and patient centric. Care may occur in a variety of settings and by different modalities, including direct interaction with patients in the hospital and/or clinic, but also via telephone, video, or secure e mail when appropriate. Care will include where appropriate gathering of history from the patient and others, physical exam, review of prior records, and review of ancillary data, using sound judgement, critical problem solving skills, and up to date medical information. Develops and monitors appropriate treatment plans, communicates effectively with the patient, family when appropriate, and care team.
  -Provides efficient and compassionate care for both the patient and their family utilizing multi-disciplinary approach through communication, continuity, coordination and evaluation. Provides relevant education and counseling to patients and families to support care plan, treatment, and discharge.
  -Collaborates with other healthcare team members, leadership, and medical staff to provide safe patient care. Communicates pertinent findings and information to physician and team.
  -Assists collaborating physicians with management of patients in the hospital consistent with care site policies, regulations, and approved Scope of Practice.
  -Responsible for compliance of regulatory standards and practice metrics. Documents in accordance with regulatory and care site guidelines.
  -Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
  -Performs other duties as assigned.
  -May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
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