Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (AH)

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant provides patient care on a supplemental basis to our client facilities. With the delivery of safe, quality patient care as the primary goal, the Physician Assistant exercises sound professional judgment and skills in the performance of assigned duties. The Physician Assistant is licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. .

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant training program

Current License (NCCPA) as required by state lw.

Minimum of one year clinical experience in chosen clinical specialty

Supervisory references or at a minimum verification of previous work experience

Current BLS certification. ACLS may be required by facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant is expected to practice safe and ethical care within the scope of his/her profession as defined by state law, understanding of his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Complete medical histories
• Conduct physical exams
• Diagnose and treat diseases,
• Order and interpret tests such as but not limited to lab work and EKG`s (electrocardiograms)
• Refer individuals for further testing or specialty physicians which may aid in further treatments
• Counsel on wellness and preventative care
• Assist in surgical procedures with proper training
• Treat minor injuries
• Prescribe medications when applicable, according to state law.
• Adhere to Joint Commission professional standards and incorporates the National Patient Safety Goals into current practice.

Essential Functions:

• Must have current knowledge in caring for patients in different development stages throughout the life cycle possibly to include infants through geriatrics
• Must have a command for the English language and have ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Seeks to obtain educational resources and create learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued clinical competence
• Ability to operate medical equipment
• Frequently move of lift between 50-100 pounds, depending on assignment requirements.
• Stand for long periods with frequent squatting, twisting, bending, kneeling and reaching to prepare equipment, managing patient care of managing the patient care environment.
• Sensory requirements include speech for communication, and vision, smell, touch and hearing for accurate patient assessment.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Consistent attendance is required to assure that the client facilities’ needs and patient needs are met.
• While on assignment, the Physician Assistant is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client facility. The Physician Assistant is under the supervision of the physician and must have the ability to follow directions/instructions from his/her supervisor.

Working Conditions:

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