Physician Assistant - Pre-Admit Testing - PRN

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Job Title: PRN Physician Assistant - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

Location: University Medical Center

Department: Pre-Admission Testing

Schedule: PRN (As Needed)

Why This Role Stands Out

• No weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, or call
• Flexible PRN schedule - typically ~4 days per month
• Daytime-only shifts:
• 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (8-hour shift)
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (10-hour shift)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant seeking work-life balance while maintaining clinical practice in a collaborative academic medical center environment.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) - Pre-Admission Testing provides advanced, patient-centered care by performing comprehensive preoperative assessments and ensuring patients are medically optimized prior to procedures. Working in collaboration with supervising physicians, the PA evaluates patient health status, orders and interprets diagnostics, and ensures safe, efficient surgical readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Assessment

• Conduct thorough, age-appropriate patient evaluations including:

• Medical history

• Physical examinations

• Risk stratification for surgical readiness

• Assess, analyze, and synthesize clinical data to determine appropriate care plans.

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and screenings.

• Develop and implement treatment strategies and recommendations based on findings.

• Evaluate patient response to interventions and adjust plans as needed.

Preoperative Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and supervising physicians to ensure patients are optimized for surgery.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to supervising physicians when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and efficiency of care.
• Assist in coordinating appropriate referrals and follow-ups prior to procedures.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Accurately document all patient encounters, assessments, and plans in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Participate in patient care audits with supervising physicians to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality policies.

Professional Development & Engagement

• Stay current on clinical best practices, guidelines, and advancements relevant to preoperative care.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and certifications.
• Engage in departmental initiatives, policy development, and performance improvement activities as appropriate.
• May serve as a preceptor to PA students when applicable.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS) from an accredited program

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Physician Assistant (PA) license - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

• BLS (Basic Life Support - AHA)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA)

• Current and unrestricted:

• DEA registration (Louisiana)

• Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) certificate

• Active clinical privileges through Medical Staff Office

Ideal Candidate

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in pre-admission testing, perioperative care, or internal medicine needed
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians

Why University Medical Center?

At University Medical Center, you'll join a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic academic environment-while enjoying a rare PRN schedule with no after-hours demands.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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