Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Functions under the collaborative practice agreement with a physician, provides professional medical services in the community health center setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides comprehensive examination, screening, health education, and treatment of patients within the nurse specialist’s scope of practice using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of the patient.
• Examines the patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infections, aspirations, EKG.
• Develops and implements patient comprehensive management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority, dispenses supplies and prescribes other treatments (e.g. physical therapy) to aid in the management of acute and chronic health problems.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. 
• Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers and specialists; determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of specialists.
• Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to program standards.
• Participates in education of graduate nursing students as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge and skills for the provision of direct patient care in the practice of primary health care.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to patient care and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of the community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Master’s degree in nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment. ANA Certification prior to or within one year of employment.

LICENSES OR CERIFICATIONS

• License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia 
• Current DEA registration.

BENEFITS

Capital Area Health Network offers the following employee benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Secondary Gap Insurance 
• Prescription Drug Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Short-Term Disability 
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• 401K w/ Employer Match of 100% up to 3%
• Supplement Policies through Colonial Life 
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 20 Days 
• Continuing Education up to $1,500
• Relocation Reimbursement up to $2,500
• Loan Repayment through NHSC

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential function, as well as the physical and mental requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

This position carries high risk of exposure to infectious agents, including HIV, Hepatitis, and TB. The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable  accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.