Physician Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs physical assessment of established patients using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.*
2. Secures and evaluates complete medical history of patient.*
3. Reports findings to Physician after specified screening procedure.*
4. Refers patients to appropriate medical/psychological specialists for care.*
5. Makes follow-up visits with patients.*
6. Responds to emergency situations.*
7. Follows-up by telephone with patients with infections and other illnesses as well as ensures that they return for follow-up testing or treatments if necessary.*
8. Keeps accurate patient records and maintains and updates files as necessary.*
9. Assures documentation of all procedures, services or supplies provided to patients.*
10. Participates in continuing medical education programs to maintain adequate medical base.*
11. Administers a variety of prescribed medications.*
12. Follows written protocols in all clinical practices.*
13. Performs complete, detailed and accurate histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status, reports and orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of patient.*
14. Arranges hospital admissions and discharges at the discretion of the supervising Physician, records appropriate patient progress notes, accurately and appropriately transcribes and executes specific orders at the direction of the supervising Physician.* Compiles detailed narrative and case summaries, completes forms pertinent to patients’ medical records, issues diagnostic orders, which must be signed within specified time period as defined by practice guidelines.*
15. Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, other resources of the community or other Physicians.*
16. Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment.*
17. Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients.*
18. Performs or assists in the laboratory medical techniques and routine therapeutic procedures to include injections, debridement, suture and care of superficial wounds, removal of sutures, administration of subcutaneous local anesthesia, stapling, casting and splinting of sprains and fractures, incision and drainage of superficial skin infections.*
19. Performs or assists in surgical procedures pre- and post-operative care, surgical assisting, wound debridement, incise and drain abscesses, biopsies, inserts and removes drains, suture closing and intensive care.*
20. Participates in quality review program activities as requested by immediate supervisor.*
21. Participates in continuing medical education programs to maintain adequate medical base.*
22. Attends clinical meetings and education programs of the staff and any department as requested.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate of approved P.A. program.

Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office; internet software and general electronic medical records software.

Special Skills:
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Strong verbal communication
Strong written communication
Self-starter
Team player
Leadership
Detail oriented
Organization
Prompt and consistent
Requires minimal supervision in planning and organizing work
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid State Physician’s Assistant License
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners approval

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.