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08/07/2015
PA - Neurosurgery
Akron Children's Hospital
| Position | |
| Job Description | Position Description: Provides support services and healthcare under the supervision of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon as directed by the appropriate state laws. Works in conjunction with the Surgery Attending and Residents to perform the duties required for preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative care for the neurosurgical patient. This includes but is not limited to medical work-ups of inpatients and outpatients, assisting in surgical procedures, participating in provision of pre-operative work-up, post-operative care and follow-up, and performing other medical and surgical activities as requested. May play a role as specified by the attending surgeon in the care of patients in the outpatient clinics. Performs a variety of duties in the evaluation, treatment planning, and management of patients within the clinic setting. Assesses patient status and identifies each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs. Uses equipment necessary to perform tests. Participates as a team member within a larger clinical-business Neurosciences Center. Qualifications Required: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Current State License. Current National Commission on the Certification of the Physician Assistant Certification. ACLS, BLS and PALS. Minimum two (2) years experience required. Suture experience preferred. Masters Degree and certificate to prescribe preferred. Meets hospital credentialing requirements. Maintains Continuing Medical Education credits per the national certification requirement every 2 years. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to function as an integral part of a team that includes both clinical and non-clinical staff. Teamwork and flexibility are absolutely necessary to meet the needs of the center patients and team members. |
| Contact Person | Steve Chamberlin |
| Phone | 330-543-6669 |
| Fax | 330-543-3176 |
| schamberlin@chmca.org |
