Clinic Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing patients with physical, mental, and emotional care. This position is also responsible for maintaining the patient’s medical condition and evaluating medical care plans.

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED:

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (“The Unity Bill”), this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Conduct physical examinations and assess patients’ medical history.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work and imaging studies.
Prescribe medications and other treatments.
Perform procedures such as wound care, suturing, and injections.
Provide health coaching and education to patients and their families.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
Utilize evidence-based practice guidelines to provide high-quality care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. The employee shall meet the requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Medicine and be licensed to practice medicine without restrictions within the State of Oklahoma.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:

Current PA license to practice in the State of Oklahoma by the State Boards with appropriate provider supervision.
Current DEA certification
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.),
Exemplary customer service experience, including client relationships and job knowledge,
Excellent oral and written communication skills,
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; ability to think critically,
Knowledge of quality control,
Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision, and arm-hand steadiness accurately,
Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals. The employee may be required to travel frequently.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.