PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - DERMATOLOGY BUTLER

Independence Health System Butler, PA, US

Provide patient care services, including assessing and managing patients in the outpatient environment, by following established standards and practices within the practice specific specialty.

Education:
Minimum: Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on
Preferred: N/A

Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Current PA Physician Assistant license, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants (NCCPA), and Act 33/73 clearances. Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of the
Medical Staff Office.

Experience:
Minimum: None
Preferred: One year experience working as a Physician Assistant.

Other Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling
Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
Walking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT
Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT
Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL
Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A
Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height -FREQUENT
Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASSIONAL
Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
Finger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT
Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the
total time - CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total
time - FREQUENT

Material Handling
Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to
moving an object away from the person OCCASIONAL 10# - 20#
Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving
an object towards the person OCCASIONAL 10# - 20#
Lift - Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#
Lift - Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20#
Lift - Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20#
Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) OCCASIONAL Up to 20#

Environmental Factors
Working alone - OCCASSIONAL
Working in cramped quarters - N/A
Constant interruptions - FREQUENT
Working with hands in water - OCCASIONAL
Use of power tools - OCCASIONAL
Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
Exposure to vibration - N/A
Exposure to dust - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONAL
Working with bloodborne pathogens - CONSTANT
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
1. Manages day-to-day out patient care in conjunction with supervising physicians.
2. Provides patient and or family with information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation during illness or recovery. Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.
3. Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness states.
4. Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
5. Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain
professional and personal growth.

II. Organizational Responsibilities:
1. Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established
timeframes.
2. Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
3. Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
4. Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect
patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.
5. Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.

III. Job Behaviors:
1. “Sets the Stage” by using greetings/introductions when interacting with any customer or entering a patient room.
Looks and acts like a professional. Uses consistent phone etiquette. Helps people who look lost or confused. Keeps
a clean and professional environment and work space. Clarifies expectations and creates positive handoffs and
positive lasting impressions.
2. Fosters a teamwork approach by respecting other members of the hospital team. Stays involved and informed
of happenings within the organizations. Creates win-win situations by helping others. Works to resolve conflicts and
concerns in a constructive way and asks for assistance in helpful ways.
3. Is the Owner: Takes responsibility for problems, issues or opportunities for improvement by initiating constructive
review of concern rather than negatively attacking an issue. Understands systems and processes and uses
appropriate channels to address concerns when out of own span of control. Demonstrates compassion and works
beyond “own assignment” by seeing “big picture”.
4. Creates a Caring Environment by communicating in helpful ways. Always protects the confidentiality and dignity
of patients and others. Listens with empathy and understanding and provides options and choices.
5. Provides Great Explanations through user-friendly information and explanations (uses language others can
understand). Makes sure people know what they can and cannot expect and checks for understanding and
agreement.

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