Physician Assistant
Arkansas Children's
Physician Assistant
Arkansas Children's
Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
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CC603028 ACMG ACNW Ortho Injury ClinicA Physician Assistant utilizes a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families. Provides care for patients with unstable chronic, complex acute and critical condition. A PA possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill, and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the AC care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, family, staff, and the community. The PA collaborates with a physician or physicians with practice comparable in scope, specialty or expertise.
1. Gathers information for both new and established patients such as medical history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, behavioral, development and psychosocial assessments.
2. Assesses and identifies patient/family physical, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs for assigned patient population.
3. Accurately interprets health assessment data and applies findings in directing patient care.
4. Provides ongoing and follow-up care including appropriate pharmacologic and diagnostic treatments and patient/family education.
5. Documents all health data including plan of care and care according to policy, patient/family outcomes, and reassessments and plan modifications.
6. Accurately completes all billing forms, including diagnostic (ICD-9) and treatment (CPT) codes, based on federal and state laws and AC policy.
7. Communicates with referring physicians, health providers, and hospital staff as appropriate.
8. Actively participates in quality improvement activities and the development strategies to improve patient care delivery and cost effectiveness.
9. Disseminates relevant research findings through practice, publication, education, and/or consultation.
10. Participates in AC, local and national professional physician assistant organizations as appropriate to maintain and share expertise.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services
Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides pediatric medical care across many specialties through a Little Rock-based hospital and a network of clinics. It delivers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and disease-specific clinics, with care coordinated through doctors, referrals, and online tools like patient portals and bill payment. The hospital stands out by focusing on family-centered, kid-specific care, offering extensive community programs, education, and research through the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and clinical trials. Its goal is to improve children’s health by delivering comprehensive care close to home, expand access with new facilities in Northwest Arkansas, and support families with resources and partnerships.
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