Physician Assistant-Family Medicine-Leland-3 days/wk & fulltime!

Title: Physician Assistant Department:

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Supervising Physician

Job Number: Approved/Revised Date:

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is a comprehensive multi-specialty medical group with both primary and specialty care providers. Our intergrated care model enables patients to experience a a comprehensive and coordinated approach to their care. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Our Family Medicine team in Leland is seeking an experienced primary care Physician Assistant with an interest in providing outpatient care on Wednesday, 1p-7p; Thursday 7a-7p and Friday 7p-7a.

Purpose:

Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of clinic physicians.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications. Sutures wounds. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.

Other Duties:

Qualifications:

Required: Education: Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant program.

Experience: 1 year of related advanced care practioner experience.

Certificate/ License: Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants.

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state or federal law.

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Preferred: 2 years clinical experience