Physicians Assistant (PA) - Primary Care
LCMC Health
We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way.
Today, we offer six hospital locations and a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Function:
The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care and treatment to patients. Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within the prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physician.
Practice:
- Obtains patient histories and performs physical examinations on patients.
- Manages complaints involving interpretation of lab values and imaging with subsequent treatment or referral to staff physicians as needed.
- Assists in satellite and private clinics as determined by staffing needs.
- Orders or performs diagnostic procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
- Develops and implements a treatment plan in accordance with written clinical practice guidelines and protocols set forth by the supervising physicians.
- Documents and communicates pertinent findings to primary care physicians/referral sources.
- Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Makes appropriate referrals to tertiary professional services as determined by clinical findings.
- Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs.
- Assists in surgical cases in the operating room as directed.
CONSULTATION:
- Assists nursing and office staff with telephone triage and follow-up of referral patients.
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to improve patient care.
- Serves as a role model, resource person to nursing and staff members.
RESEARCH:
- Participates in research protocols approved by the hospital I.R.B.
- Keeps abreast of current clinical research findings and integrates into education programs.
- Evaluates the impact of programs upon patient care and medical practice.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.
Instructions to Applicant:
1. You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days.
3. If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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