Hospitalist PA Team
The Hospitalist PA Team at Allen Hospital was established in 2003 with just 1 physician assistant. The program now comprises 29 full-time PAs, including one Cardiology PA and two Supervisor PAs.
Working seamlessly alongside our physician colleagues, our PAs provide 24/7 coverage of the Hospital Medicine service, ensuring high-quality care for our patients. We take pride in the strong, collaborative relationships between the PAs and attending physicians both within and beyond the hospital. Additionally, our Hospitalist PAs manage a select census of private patients and provide cross-coverage for the General Medicine resident census overnight. Our Cardiology PA helps to coordinate cardiac diagnostic testing and procedures and collaborates closely with Cardiology attendings.
A key component of our team is the Charge PA role, which serves as the vital link between the Emergency Department and the Medicine teams. This role helps streamline the admission process, ensuring safe, efficient patient flow and readiness for admission.
Beyond clinical responsibilities, our PAs actively contribute to hospital-wide initiatives in Quality & Patient Safety, Patient Flow, and Patient Experience. Their dedication and expertise make them an integral part of Allen Hospital, committed to delivering excellence in patient care.