Lead Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

Healthcare

Lead Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine
Detroit Michigan

Exp 5-7 yrs

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Occasional Travel

Job Description

Under general direction of the attending physician or designee, coordinates and guides the activities of a small group of physician assistants/physician extenders. Performs clinical duties of a Physician Assistant in a medical or medical specialty service area. Orients, trains and assigns work to Physician Assistants; acts as first level reviewer; recommends candidates for hire; assists with disciplinary matters. Develops and secures approval of protocols, standards, policies and procedures; monitors compliance. Establishes/administers annual manpower budget. Establishes and maintains employee records and work schedules, including patient load assignments. Develops, implements, monitors and revises clinical rotations for student Physician Assistants. Plans and implements in-service education programs for department Physician Assistants.

1. Performs duties of a physician assistant and lead PA in a medical or medical specialty service area.*

2. Orients, trains and assigns work to Physician Assistants. Acts as first level review of a small group of Physician Assistants. Recommends candidates for hiring and assists management with discipline matters.*

3. Develops and secures approval of protocols, standards, policies and procedures. Monitors compliance of established protocols, policies and procedures.*

4. Establishes, submits for approval and administers annual manpower budget.*

5. Establishes and maintains employee work schedules, including patient load assignments. Approves and schedules vacation time and other scheduled time off. Maintains employee records.*

6. Develops, implements, monitors and revises, as necessary, clinical rotations for student Physician Assistants.*

7. Plans and implements in-service education programs for department's Physician Assistants.*

8. Participates in various committees, as assigned.*

9. Maintains and enhances expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities.*

Qualifications

Does this describe you?

Candidate Screening Questions

Do you either have some lead experience, or desire to move into a lead position?

Do you have at least 5 years experience with inpatient medical management, or in ER or Urgent Care?

Skills and Certifications
Do you either have some lead experience, or desire to move into a lead position?
Do you have at least 5 years experience with inpatient medical management, or in ER or Urgent Care?

The Ideal Candidate

Self-starter

Clinical depth

Leadership skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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