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:

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

Education and Skills Required:

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

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: 

trcox@mercy.com