Duke Careers
Location
Durham, North Carolina
The Physician Assistant provides direct patient care services to children in an inpatient setting, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, conducting diagnostic procedures, prescribing medications, and coordinating patient care.
Candidates must be graduates of accredited NP or PA programs and hold the necessary certifications and licenses. A minimum of one year of high acuity pediatric experience is preferred.
Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System.
Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems
Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
Able to use fine motor skills
Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations; Able to use computer and learn new software programs Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations
Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds Able to remain focused and organized Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel
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