What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates, PC?
We are looking for a APP to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an APP you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a APP includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. As a APP you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge
Skills
- Proven experience as an APP in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting experience is plus but not required
- Expertise in gastroenterology acute care and chronic care practices is a plus but not required
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid APP license
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000