Physician Assistant

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician. The PA is committed to the highest standards of patient care while contributing to an environment that promotes innovating thinking and leadership excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition
• Order and interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination in the EMR system
• Complete required documentation and written follow up
• Make diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
• Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures
• Provide timely responses to patient inquiries
• Completes assigned training and education

Minimum Requirements

• Current Physician Assistant license
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email
• Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated computer skills