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Physician Assistant - Neuro Critical Care Unit - Main Building, 6th floor.
Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital is a private, 719-bed, not-for-profit hospital and academic medical center. Founded in 1863, Rhode Island Hospital is the state’s largest general acute care hospital and is a Level 1 Trauma Center. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is Brown University Medical School’s primary teaching hospital.
Rhode Island Hospital has more than 6,300 dedicated employees and 1,420 affiliated physicians. The hospital ranks in the top 50 hospitals in the country and anticipates a 19% growth in staff over the next 10 years. The hospital is situated on a beautiful 69-acre campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
Under the supervision of a Registered Physician, a Physician Assistant II performs a number of medical procedures, including pre and post operative management of patients, wound care, and others. Writes admission, pre-operative and post-operative orders for patient care.
In conjunction with attending MD's and house staff, provides care and management for neurosurgical inpatients at all levels of acuity. Pre & post-operative care and procedures, daily rounds, may assist in OR.
When applying, please refer to requisition number R08-1891.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and two years of graduate study in an AMA approved Physician’s Assistant program.
Current registration as Physician’s Assistant in the State of Rhode Island.
An extremely high level of analytical ability in order to apply post-surgical training to the treatment of patients.
Good interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with patients and nursing personnel.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. |
