Summary
Assists the supervising physician in the delivery of medical services to patients requiring medical care including interviewing and examining patients in the clinic, ordering appropriate diagnostic testing; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. Supervising physicians are available either on-site or by phone at all times. All notes and treatments are reviewed and signed by the supervising physician.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
- Takes a complete, detailed, accurate history and physical.*
- Completes physical examinations.*
- Consults with supervising physician and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment and education issues.*
- Prescribes medical treatment, tests, medications and ancillary services to patients.*
- Assists the supervising physician in health maintenance of patients by completing:*
o Well child examinations (to include initial and current booster immunizations for communicable disease).
o Family planning, counseling, and management, which may include prescription of birth control medication/devices.
o Therapeutic procedures: injections, immunizations, and other procedures deemed appropriate for the PA's scope of practice.
o Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and family members.
- Institutes emergency measures and treatment or appropriate measure in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, seizures, and poisoning.*
- Assists the supervising physician in the management of long-term care patients to include: *
o Ordering indicated laboratory procedures.
o Managing medical care regime for acute and chronically ill patients within established standing orders.
- Documents all services and relevant data in patient medical record.*
- Reviews patient record to assist in development of comprehensive medical reports.*
Required Education and Experience
- Successful completion of a Physician Assistant Training Program recognized by the Board of Medical Examiners, (i.e. National Commission for the Certification of PAs (NCCPA)).
- Successful completion of an examination approved by the Board of Medical Examiners.
- Current license as a Physician assistant in the state of Minnesota.
- ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Expertise with computer based data
- Customer/Client Focus
- Ethical Conduct
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Stress Management/Composure
- Teamwork Orientation
- Technical Capacity
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
- Quality and Safety focused
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Monday through Friday during regular clinic hours and rotating Saturday mornings.
Supervisory Responsibility
Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
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