The Labor and Delivery Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Obstetrcial/Women's Health experience required for this position.
- Evaluate and triage patients presenting to L&D
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examination and develop initial management plans in collaboration with the resident and attending physician.
- Interpret FHR tracings & communicate findings to the care team
- Manage uncomplicated laboring patients, including performing cervical exams, ordering appropriate medications and providing patient education and support
- Perform procedures within scope of practice
- Serve as first-assistant in C-sections & other ob surgical procedures when residents are in protected time.
- Assist attending physicians and residents with vaginal deliveries
- Manage immediate postpartum period - assess for hemorrhage and urinary retention.
- Do postpartum round, managing common post-partum issues
- Provide thorough patient education on postpartum recovery, contraception.
- Facilitate patient discharges, ensuring all necessary prescriptions, follow up appointments, instructions, discharge summaries and discharge reconciliations are in place.
- Serve as a consistent clinical resource and point of continuity for nursing staff and residents, helping to orient new team members to unit protocols.
- Ensure seamless handoffs and communication during shift changes.
- Participate in daily team huddles, rounds and department meetings.
