Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Thundermist’s Mission – To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles. Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider. Job Description Job Title: Physician Assistant- Primary Care Reports to: Medical Director Department: Medical FLSA Status: Exempt Job Grade: P Version Date: May 2024 General Responsibilities: The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing primary medical care, within the limits of the training of a Physician Assistant, to assigned patients. The Physician Assistant is a licensed provider works in collaboration with a Thundermist physician. The Physician Assistant executes professional clinical judgment in the care of Thundermist patients, according to the scope, privileges, guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by Thundermist Health Center, and in accordance with the precepting terms agreed upon by Thundermist. Qualifications:Required Qualifications: Have graduated from a physician assistant training program certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) or its successor Have passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or any other national certifying exam approved by the Board of Licensure of Physician Assistants within the Rhode Island Department of Health Be licensed as a physician assistant by Board of Licensure of Physician Assistants within the Rhode Island Department of Health pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws§ 5-54-16. Significant Job Functions:Clinical:

• Patient care – history, physical exam, anticipatory education/guidance in pediatrics, management of acute and chronic illness
• Maintenance of complete/accurate patient records

Physical Effort/ Environment: This position is performed at a Thundermist location.

• Moderate physical activity, walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory disease, infectious diseases, and other bio-hazardous material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners.
• Manual dexterity for needed for certain medical procedures.
• Organization skills, neatness; knowledge of safety and infection control standards of practice.
• Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, and stooping.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, respiratory disease, and other infectious diseases, and other biohazards material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners.
• Manual dexterity needed for certain medical procedures.
• Clinical environment in ambulatory-based settings and home-based care.

Work Schedule Demands: Full-time (clinical hours and agreed upon administration hours) Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written skills needed. Proficient in all applicable medical terminology. Bilingual capacity in Spanish or Laotian is a plus. Good interpersonal skills are needed. Confidentiality of Information: Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. ADA & EEOC Statement: Thundermist provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.