Physician Assistant (PA) - Neurology Job in Warsaw, Indiana

Seeking a Neurology (PA) to Join an Established Practice near Fort Wayne

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Profession

Physician Assistant (PA)

Specialty

Neurology

Job Description

Lutheran Health Network in Warsaw, IN is seeking Neurology Physician Assistant to join our established Neurology practice.

Primary care to patients includes cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, headache disorders, movement disorders, and seizures provided under supervision of clinic Physician.
Details
Prefer 1-2 years of neurology experience; however willing to train
Full time position; M-F
Assist with On Calls as required
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Creative problem solver/critical thinker.
Valid Indiana State Nursing License Master's Degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Board Certified
Key Responsibilities
Perform evaluations/examinations and problem identification of patient. Order tests such as EMG, EEG, labs and CNS diagnostic imaging. Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patient. Partner with physician regarding proposed plan of care and formulates with patient involvement. Manages therapeutic regime and modify plan if necessary. Instruct/counsel patient on prescribed medications and health maintenance. Obtain, compile and record patient medical data electronically (Cerner), including health history, progress notes and results of physical exams, findings.
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH)

Located on a 30 acre medical campus, LKH is a 72 bed, medium rural size facility, with all private rooms, offering general and surgical services. Women's medical services extended include labor, delivery, nursery, breastfeeding support, eLearning Childbirth Education and mammography. Refer to: https://kch.com

Comprehensive Compensation Package May Include:
Competitive Salary Base Commencement Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical Education Debt Replacement
Healthcare, Life & Retirement Programs

Warsaw, Indiana & Surrounding Area

County population – nearly 89,000 with surrounding service area of 189,000, 50% female/50% male, median age 38 Excellent public, private, & parochial schools
Serving 11,050 students, higher diversity score than Indiana average
Student: teacher ratio is 17:1. Cost of living cheaper than US and Indiana average
Outstanding colleges and universities within county.
Top industries; agriculture and world headquarters of orthopedics Rural area, close-knit communities Close proximity to Chicago (2 hrs.), Indianapolis (2 hrs.), Fort Wayne (1 hr.) Multiple bike and walking trails
100 lakes, within county, lending to swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, sailing, snowmobiling. 11 golf courses and tennis & racquet club
Miles of bike/walking trails in local vicinity
Cultural, arts and educational exhibitions, museums, and live performing theaters
Shopping, boutiques, antique stores, locally owned restaurants, wineries, and breweries available

Job ID: 39356
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

Kosciusko Community Hospital is located in Warsaw, Indiana and is centrally located between Fort Wayne, Indiana and Chicago. This 72-bed facility is a member of the Lutheran Health Network and has achieved 100 Top Hospital status from Thomason Reuters as recently as 2011. KCH offers a newly renovated 14-bed intensive care unit and an 18-bed emergency department. Services include cardiology, women’s services, oncology, orthopedic surgery, diagnostic services, wellness and weight management, wound care, ophthalmology, obstetrics, inpatient and outpatient surgery, occupational health, urgent care, ENT clinics and rehabilitation services.

In addition to being “The Orthopedic Capital of the World,” the Warsaw community is also known for its outdoor recreation including golf, hiking trails, lakes, parks, fishing and hunting. Housing is very affordable and the public and private schools are excellent. Warsaw is also home to Grace College, a private Christian college.

Lutheran Health Network, whose members are owned by subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, is an integrated healthcare delivery system and the largest healthcare provider in the region with eight separately licensed hospitals and nearly 1,000 licensed beds including 793 in Allen County alone. The foundation of Lutheran Health Network is a strong team consisting of more than 7,000 associates. Each network entity offers a wide range of services and specialties. LHN facilities had more than 41,500 inpatient admissions and more than half a million outpatient visits in 2012.

Lutheran Health Network continues to provide patients with extensive access to specialized care through its hospitals, patient care centers and physician practices. The strength of Lutheran Health Network allows it to recruit highly skilled physicians, innovate with the newest technology and participate in clinical research. These attributes enable it to sustain and grow its spectrum of services, and most importantly, deliver the choice, support, care and patient experience that have long been its hallmark.

Network members include Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dukes Memorial Hospital, Dupont Hospital, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, The Orthopedic Hospital, RediMed, Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne, St. Joseph Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the network located in northwestern Ohio.

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