Full Job Description
Details:
- Pay: $102.00-125.00 per hour
- Assignment Length: 13-weeks
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p
- Openings: 1
- Start Date: As soon as credentialed
- Experience: 1 year
Job Responsibilities (Generalized):
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and PA specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Skills:
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
Education Requirements:
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
Licenses & Certifications:
- Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Washington
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Washington
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) or Compact RN license
Experience:
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum PA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Additional Notes:
- Locum tenens PA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to fill staffing gaps in healthcare facilities
- These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $102.00 – $125.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Hematology
- Oncology
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
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