ACP Physician Assistant PA or Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The ACP Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains department statistics. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
Consults with other staff as necessary.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.

Position Highlights:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
Skill in evaluating and revising care plan based on patient changes.
Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the employment agreement.
Ability to make responsible decision within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of health care team.

Education / Training / Requirements

Masters Degree. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
Minimum of one year experience as physician assistant, preferably in clinic setting.
Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Current CPR certification.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard.
Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
Ability to grasp and hold up to 30 lbs.*
Ability to occasionally squat and lean over.
Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
Basic vision, corrected.
Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen.

Success Factors

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).

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