Physician Assistant

Provide patient care services, including assessing and managing patients in the outpatient and/or inpatient

environment, by following established standards and practices within the practice specific specialty.

Education:

Minimum: Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on

Preferred: N/A

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Current PA Physician Assistant license, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician

Assistants (NCCPA), and Act 33/73 clearances. Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of the

Medical Staff Office.

Experience:

Minimum: None

Preferred: One year experience working as a Physician Assistant.

Other Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)

Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)

Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

Standing

• Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary

• FREQUENT

Walking

• Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about

• FREQUENT

Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position

• FREQUENT

Stooping

• To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist

• OCCASIONAL

Bending

• To flex the upper body forward

• OCCASIONAL

Twisting

• To rotate the upper body forward

• OCCASIONAL

Climbing

• To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or

ladders

• N/A

Ladders

• To ascend and descend ladders

• N/A

Stairs

• To ascend and descend stairs

• OCCASIONAL

Kneeling

• To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees

• OCCASIONAL

Squatting

• To move the body downwards by bending both knees

• OCCASIONAL

Crouching

• To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs

• OCCASIONAL

Crawling

• To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees

• N/A

Reaching Horizontal

• To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height -

FREQUENT

Reaching Overhead

• To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height

• OCCASSIONAL

Grasping

• Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object

• FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation

• To manipulate objects with the use of fingers

• FREQUENT

Seeing*

• Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity

• CONSTANT

Hearing*

• Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity

• CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use*

• Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the

total time

• CONSTANT

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use*

• Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total

time

• FREQUENT

Material Handling

Pushing*

• To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to

moving an object away from the person

OCCASIONAL

10# - 20#

Pulling*

• To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving

an object towards the person

OCCASIONAL

10# - 20#

Lift

• Floor to Waist

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift

• Waist to shoulder

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Lift

• Shoulder to overhead

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Carrying

• To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

OCCASIONAL

Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

Working alone

• OCCASSIONAL

Working in cramped quarters

• N/A

Constant interruptions

• FREQUENT

Working with hands in water

• OCCASIONAL

Use of power tools

• OCCASIONAL

Working on ladders/scaffolding

• N/A

Exposure to vibration

• N/A

Exposure to dust

• OCCASIONAL

Exposure to noise (constant)

• N/A

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)

• OCCASIONAL

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing

• N/A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces

• OCCASIONAL

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils

• OCCASIONAL

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)

• OCCASIONAL

Working with bloodborne pathogens

• CONSTANT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements

• Physical Demand

Physical

Demand

Met

Level

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary

to Light

0 - 3.5

Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing,

computer work.

Medium 3.6 -

6.3

House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching,

yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto

body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to

Very

Heavy

6.4

Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs,

shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

Sedentary to Light

• CONSTANT

Medium

• FREQUENT

Heavy to Very Heavy

• OCCASIONAL

I. Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1.Manages day-to-day in and out patient care in conjunction with supervising physicians.

2.Provides patient and or family with information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation

during illness or recovery. Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patient

problems.

3.Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute,

critical, and chronic illness states.

4.Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to

established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.

5.Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain

professional and personal growth.

II. Organizational Responsibilities:

1.Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established

timeframes.

2.Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.

3.Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.

4.Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect

patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.

5.Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.

III. Job Behaviors:

1. "Sets the Stage" by using greetings/introductions when interacting with any customer or entering a patient room.

Looks and acts like a professional. Uses consistent phone etiquette. Helps people who look lost or confused. Keeps

a clean and professional environment and work space. Clarifies expectations and creates positive handoffs and

positive lasting impressions.

2.Fosters a teamwork approach by respecting other members of the hospital team. Stays involved and informed

of happenings within the organizations. Creates win-win situations by helping others. Works to resolve conflicts and

concerns in a constructive way and asks for assistance in helpful ways.

3.Is the Owner: Takes responsibility for problems, issues or opportunities for improvement by initiating constructive

review of concern rather than negatively attacking an issue. Understands systems and processes and uses

appropriate channels to address concerns when out of own span of control. Demonstrates compassion and works

beyond "own assignment" by seeing "big picture".

4.Creates a Caring Environment by communicating in helpful ways. Always protects the confidentiality and dignity

of patients and others. Listens with empathy and understanding and provides options and choices.

5.Provides Great Explanations through user-friendly information and explanations (uses language others can

understand). Makes sure people know what they can and cannot expect and checks for understanding and

agreement.