Physican Assistant

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the general of a physician, applies and modifies the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide primary patient care; performs physical examinations and compiles patient medical data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains patients’ medical histories and performs physical examinations; documents all findings/information.

Orders, reads, and evaluates laboratory reports.

Performs therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice.

Charts all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes that will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician.

Communicates and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and patient service.

Assists management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems.

Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggests improvements.

Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy

Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.

Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.

Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.

Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.

Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program and licensed by state medical board.