Physician Assistant – Family | Permanent Role

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and healthcare needs.
• Prescribes, recommends, and/or administers medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments and procedures, or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols and policies, with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive, outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines, and collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to the care provided and the effectiveness of treatment.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, condition management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Educates patients about drug regimens, including possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records, detailing treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the condition exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation services for conditions and problems related to the provider’s specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by the supervising physician.
• May provide care to a panel of patients in a team-based model, focusing on both acute and chronic illness management and population health.

Key Success Factors:

• In-depth knowledge of techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including understanding symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, interactions, and preventive healthcare measures.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental health conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Advanced critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, outcomes-based treatment plans.
• Capacity to counsel patients on medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating laboratory and other diagnostic tests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION – Grad of an Accredited Program.
• EXPERIENCE – Less than 1 Year of Experience.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION – Physician Assistants (PA) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.