Physician Assistant Lead

Job Summary

The Lead Physician Assistant provides exceptional clinical care while leading the physician assistant team. This role functions under the direction of a supervising physician to gather data, determine care plans, and perform therapeutic procedures. The lead also manages team schedules, departmental pay practices, and clinical workflows. Oversee daily duties of the mid-level practitioners. Perform daily and monthly scheduling of practitioners, weekend schedules and PTO. Ensure proper mid-level support coverage for physicians. Work with the Medical Director, Associate Administrator, and Nurse Manager on a routine basis for optimal services to CAMC and patients, to include Evidence Based Care.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients to determine the urgency of medical attention.
• Review patient records thoroughly to assess overall health status.
• Take detailed histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Record pertinent data accurately in electronic health records.
• Identify normal and abnormal findings in histories and lab studies.
• Prepare concise summaries regarding patient care and progress.
• Make independent decisions regarding data gathering and patient management.
• Manage initial evaluations and follow-up visits for stable conditions.
• Order diagnostic tests including common laboratory and radiological studies.
• Initiate emergency management for cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or respiratory distress.
• Apply deep knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology daily.
• Supervise PA staff to ensure clinical compliance and high-quality care.
• Manage team schedules including shift work, overtime, and on-call rotations.
• Enforce pay practices and departmental policies across the advanced practice team.
• Act as liaison between the physician assistant team and medical leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.

4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.

6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Master's Degree (Required) Experience: 1 year Experience in the area of clinical specialty

Credentials

• Physician Assistant, Licensed (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: General-MSOB

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Brianna L. Chin brianna.chin@vandaliahealth.org