Physician Assistant

Summary: Under the supervision of a licensed, state approved sponsoring physician, obtains medical histories and performs comprehensive physical examinations, participates in care of patients with acute illness or minor injuries

Salary: $95,234- $142,851

Duties and Responsibilities: The authority and duties of the Physician Assistant shall include but not be limited to:

• Interviews patient/family and completes medical histories.
• Performs physical examinations, makes preliminary diagnoses, prescribes appropriate treatments, and recommends medications and drug therapies.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Analyzes information from history, exams, and tests to arrive at the tentative diagnosis.
• Develops and institutes treatment plans.
• Provides emotional counsel and support to patients and their respective families.
• Treats patients’ illnesses under physician’s supervision; writes prescriptions and forwards to attending physician for counter signature.
• Consults with supervisory physician.
• Assists the physician with procedures as requested.
• Performs specific administrative duties under the direction of the Medical Director or supervising physician.
• Attends’ in-service and departmental meetings.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Chief Medical Officer per center policies.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of Certified Physician Assistant Program. Certified by “National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.” Current license in the State of Georgia.
• One of the two years’ experience in related health care field.
• One-year experience as a Certified Physician Assistant.
• Current CPR/BCLS, ACLS, or PALS certification.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit detailed instruction in order to plan and perform job duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and too effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• High Degree of integrity to keep confidential all information related to patient health care.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details; also, ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently, as well as schedule and produce in a timely manner.

Status: FLSA exempt position; OSHA high risk position; ADA negotiable position.

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements: Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Employee must possess full range of body motion including the ability to assist or lift patients when necessary; occasional weight bearing to exceed 50 pounds, use of portable stretchers/wheelchairs encouraged. Employee must possess hand-eye coordination with normal range of vision and hearing abilities. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours.

Environmental Working Conditions: This position includes both administrative and medical responsibilities. Employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical cleaning and processing solutions which my included ionizing radiation plus other elements common in a clinical environment.

THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS