Description

Position Summary

The ACP Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains department statistics. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
• Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
• Skill in evaluating and revising care plan based on patient changes.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the employment agreement.
• Ability to make responsible decision within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of health care team.

Education / Training / Requirements

• Masters Degree. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
• Minimum of one year experience as physician assistant, preferably in clinic setting.
• Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Current CPR certification.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or move equipment.

• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 30 lbs.*
• Ability to occasionally squat and lean over.
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Basic vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen.

Success Factors

• Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).