Physician Assistant

Description Are you a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? Our thriving medical practice is seeking an enthusiastic PA to join our collaborative team. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and patient-centered care. If you’re passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Overall Responsibility Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant Job Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills and Attributes Health Promotion and Maintenance Thoroughness Clinical Skills Medical Teamwork Physiological Knowledge Bedside Manner Infection Control Administering Medication Pain Management Self-Development Excellent communication skills Good organizational skills Proficient computer skills Strong sense of customer/patient service Experience with patient care coordination Follow dress code and professional appearance Strong leadership

Education and/or Experience Physician Assistant License; and twelve to eighteen months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current unrestricted Physician Assistant license Current CPR Certification Current TB Current DEA Active Board NCCPA Certification Flu Vaccination NPI Self-Query Immunization Records or Titers (MMR, Varicella, TDAP, Hep B) DD214 (if applicable) Drivers License