Physician Assistant (Inpatient) - Otolaryngology

Job description

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant primed for challenges and innovations to join our growing ENT team here at WashU. This position covers our inpatient floor at Barnes Jewish Hospital working alongside experts in the field of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery. As an inpatient Physician Assistant, you will support our patient population during their entire hospital stay, most of whom have undergone extensive oncologic surgical procedures. You will interact closely with our inpatient care team, which includes attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, speech-language pathologists, dieticians, and social workers. Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels patients; may, in some instances, prescribe medication. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Performs physical assessments/examinations. - Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories. - Monitors patient's adherence to protocols. - Coordinates screening for research studies. - Collects and records data per research r...