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Position Summary
Assists patients in delivering the most therapeutically beneficial, physical examinations, while educating them about self-care and home care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
▪ Assesses the medical condition of patients by obtaining appropriate history and performing physical examinations. Provides additional care including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests. Assumes ongoing responsibility and coordination of care for each patient.
▪ Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
▪ Consults with physician(s) regarding patient healthcare plans and treatment, as necessary.
▪ Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and healthcare needs.
▪ Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
▪ Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures.
▪ Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents. Utilized the company EMR system.
▪ Participates in quality improvement activities.
▪ Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
▪ Establishes and documents the healthcare plan and prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
▪ Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed before consultation with a physician.
▪ Participates in local, regional and national continuing medical education programs and clinical meetings to maintain medical knowledge base as well as a professional network.
▪ Documents and bills for services promptly with appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
▪ Complies with supervisory activities as required by physician assistant accrediting body.
▪ Performs other related work as requested and approved by the supervising physician, site medical director or clinic manager.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
TEAMWORK: Cooperation, adaptability, flexibility, communication, dependability, supports team goals. Works collaboratively with all departments. Establishes and maintains open communication to enhance team effort. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing and scheduling. Fulfills work schedule and commitments. Look for opportunities to assist co-workers
RESPECT AND CARING: Compassion, customer relations, professional behavior, and confidentiality, valuing diversity. Uses interpersonal skills which convey a positive and supportive attitude. Uses discretion in discussions related to staffing or personal concerns. Gives constructive feedback in a non-blaming, positive and confidential manner. Makes continuous effort to identify opportunities to meet/exceed customer needs and expectations. Demonstrates commitment to understanding and valuing individual differences and fosters an environment of acceptance, fairness and mutual respect.
EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES: Effective use of time, people, supplies, safe and attentive work practices. Works in a safe manner. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Promotes cost effectiveness though the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost saving measures. Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified. Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention as appropriate.
INITIATIVE: Self-motivation, takes on project willingly, acts on opportunities to improve, contributes new ideas. Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems. Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace. Demonstrates awareness of and supports Legacy Health System departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by any of the following accrediting bodies- Licensure:
- Current applicable state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or ability to obtain licensure upon date of hire.
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants. Current certification dependent upon the specific position to include Basic Life Support (CPR). Skills: Supports and models the Legacy Preferred Provider Profile.
- Enthusiastic with excellent customer service skills
- Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality
- Excellent communication and listening skills, as well as basic computer knowledge
- Must be a team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60.00 – $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- PA: 2 years (Preferred)
- DOT Physicals : 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Orange County, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Orange County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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