Full Job Description
We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
- Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
- Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
- Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
- Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
- Attend to emergencies
- Provide help during surgeries
- Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
- Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
Skills
- Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
- Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
- Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
- Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Caring and compassionate
- Team player with good communication skills
- BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
- Ob/Gyn
- Oncology
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Physician Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Germantown, TN 38138: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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