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Overview
Wasilla Medical Clinic is seeking a full-time dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our team. We are an Urgent Care that also provides limited Primary Care services. Our office provides flexible schedules, a supportive work environment, and an emphasis on learning and education.
We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, a self-starter, has the desire to make a positive difference in our community, and has a passion for improving patient outcomes.
The schedule for this position varies. Weekday shifts are 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Weekend shifts are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pay variable depending on experience.
Job Duties Include (but are not limited to):
– Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
– Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment options.
– Provide minor medical illness care for patients of all ages (infants to seniors).
– Perform minor trauma care, wound care, and in-office sterile procedures. This includes but is not limited to lacerations, sprains, strains, fractures, burns and other injuries.
– Prescribe medications, administer medications, and make recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
– Work in collaboration with other Providers and other offices to manage care for patients.
– Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests to include x-rays (final read of x-ray images by Radiologist). Communicate results with patients and/or other providers if indicated.
Requirements :
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or a related field from an accredited program.
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- 2 years experience preferred but not required
- Alaska State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
- Strong leadership
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and interact with a diverse population as well as with co-workers
- Professionalism towards patients, co-workers, and management
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of medicine.
Wasilla Medical Clinic is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by state or federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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