Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and energetic Physician Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care across a variety of clinical settings. Your expertise will help ensure comprehensive assessments, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatment plans, all while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and confidentiality. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes and community health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations, vital sign measurements, and medical history reviews.
• Assist in diagnostic evaluation by ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Administer injections, medications, and treatments such as botulinum toxin therapy, IV infusions, and airway management techniques.
• Perform clinical procedures including suturing, phlebotomy, catheterization, and aseptic techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Manage acute pain cases, triage patients effectively in emergency or urgent care settings, and provide critical care support when needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in clinical research trials or quality improvement initiatives to advance evidence-based practice and enhance patient care standards.

Skills

• Proficiency with EMR systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for efficient data management and medical records documentation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Experience administering injections and performing physical examinations with aseptic technique.
• Skilled in airway management, ventilator support, dialysis procedures, and neonatal ventilator use for specialized patient populations.
• Critical care experience within hospital settings such as Level I or Level II trauma centers or intensive care units (ICU).
• Ability to perform triage effectively in emergency room or urgent care environments; familiarity with hospital medicine practices.
• Knowledge of infectious disease care protocols, infection control measures, and post-acute or sub-acute care procedures.
• Experience with telehealth platforms to extend patient access remotely; familiarity with medical imaging interpretation is a plus.
• Strong understanding of medical coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding for procedures; adept at data collection for research or quality improvement projects.
• Excellent patient care skills including health coaching, discharge planning, pain management strategies, and family planning counseling.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, nursing homes, or home care environments. Join us in making a meaningful difference through compassionate patient-centered care!

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person