As a Physician Assistant, you improve the lives of patients by providing continual and restorative medical care while maintaining a warm, empathetic demeanor and commitment to patient satisfaction.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Kirkhaven

DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care

SCHEDULE: Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, kind and patient focused
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and superior customer service
• At least One (1) year of experience working with geriatric patients is preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Address acute illness and injury; make diagnoses, perform medical histories and physical examinations; order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, write orders, make entries in medical records and monitor effects of treatments; perform minor procedures and annual screening; review and update medical records
• Administrative Assistance. Complete insurance and medical discharge documentation; provide guidance to ancillary personnel and counsel family members; prepare daily billing sheets and complete chart entries on patient interactions
• Safety. Utilize infection control equipment and safety guidelines to minimize or prevent exposure to communicable diseases, potentially infectious body fluids and risk regarding prescribed patient treatment