Physician Assistant (PA) - PRN

at STG International in Sandpoint, Idaho, United States

Job Description

STGi is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

JOB SUMMARY: ? ? The general duty?of th e Physician Assistant is to provide professional clinical services under the direction of the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Primary Care Provider (PCP). ? The Physician Assistant is an Advanced Practice Generalist who provides a wide range of health services, including urgent and emergent evaluation of episodic and chronic problems; and comprehensive, integrated primary health care which addresses a majority of the client’s health care needs on an ongoing basis. The Physician Assistant is knowledgeable in the assessment, treatment and evaluation of a comprehensive range of health care problems; emergency measures; preventive health; prescribing medications and other treatments; ordering, conducting, interpreting laboratory , diagnostic studies and procedures; and patient and family education utilizing community, social, and health resources.?The Physician Assistant maintains knowledge of current practice, acts as role model and mentor to other PA’s , acts as client advocate, and participates in professional activities at local and state level. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:? ? ?

Provides?primary and preventive medical care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within his/her skills and training. ? ?

Provides?medical patient care to the scope and standards of practice established by a nationally recognized credentialing organization representing Physician Assistants . ? ?

Functions?within the scope of practice of the?state Physician Assistant Practice Act, the?Joint Commission standards , VA Medical Center guidelines, and Officer of the Inspector General. ? ?

Works?closely with?the?Patient Aliened?Care?Team?(PACT)?and extended support staff including daily huddles with the team. ? ?

Emphasizes?wellness, prevention, and early detection. ? ?

Supervises?support staff in delivery of care to patients. ? ?

Maintains?universal precautions and infection control practices. ? ?

Provides?smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with the Veteran?Administration’s?(VA)?access standards and triage protocol. ? ?

Performs?cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assists during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures. ? ?

Investigates health problems or health needs by gathering and assessing historical information. ? ?

Performs a physical examination appropriate to the patient’s history.? ? ?

Diagnoses health problems based on interpretation of the patient’s history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results. ? ?

Develops a treatment plan, tailored to the patient’s needs, which includes health education, pharmacologic and?non-pharmacologic?treatment. ? ?

Prescribes medications, as appropriate . ? ?

Evaluates the results of the treatment plan, modifying the plan as needed to achieve the treatment goals. ? ?

Makes referrals for specialty evaluation or treatment. ? ?

Directs and coordinates the provision of health care services for patients in primary care, i.e., walk in patients. ? ?

Provides a model for clinical practice within the clinic setting. ? ?

Sets up and operates ?therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, electrocardiogram (EKG), oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) and portable suction. ? ?

Obtains?patient history on new and follow-up?and record appropriate findings according to VA standards. ? ?

Performs?initial and periodic physical examinations within limits of privileges and record s findings. ? ?

Orders?diagnostic tests according to the chief complaint, physical and emotional/mental findings and symptoms. ? ?

Demonstrates? a knowledge of pharmacology. ? ?

Prescribes and administers?medication within limits of privileges and state and federal regulations. ? ?

Recommends and follows?up on laboratory tests and specialized diagnostic procedures, as deemed necessary. ? ?

Documents?all pertinent patient information in the medical records and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care. ? ?

Keeps?the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled?patient. ? ?

Closes?patient charts within 24- 72 hours of encounter and places?Return to Clinic?(RTC)?orders promptly. ? ?

Assists?in scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments in accordance with the VA’s access standards and the patient’s medical necessity. ? ?

Keeps?patients informed of their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed. ? ?

Provides?health educational materials, resources and education to patients and their families for informational purposes and in accordance with their need and learning capacity . ? ?

Assists?the Registered Nurse?to ensure all patient information on electronic encounter documentation is complete and accurate . ? ?

Complies with all federal, state, local, Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Veteran Affairs, and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards. ? ?

Participates?in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between?the VAMC and STGi Performance Excellence program including regularly scheduled peer reviews.? ? ?

Ensures?that all required reports and clinical information is completed in an accurate , timely and complete fashion. ? ?

Participates?in staff development programs. ? ?

Performs?other clinical duties assigned within limits of privileges. ? ?

Maintains?confidentiality of all information and supports patients’ privacy, rights, and safety. ? ?

Aids?in management/coordination of the CBOC’s day-to-day activity. ? ?

Performs?other work-related duties as assigned. ? ? ?

Required Skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE?AND SKILLS:? ? ?

A minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a PA in outpatient care in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Environment; 3-5 years is preferred. ? ?

PA must have a current and unrestricted DEA License ( PA ?will be required to obtain and maintain a Scope of Practice/Collaborative Agreement with a state licensed physician prior to delivery of health care). ?? ?

Current and unrestricted Idaho license. Must comply will all state requirements and regulations. ? ?

Possess Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Training Network (MTN). ? ?

Prescriptive authority in accordance with state rules and regulations. ? ?

Ability to set realistic,?measurable?education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding, and available local resources. ? ?

Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with a focus on disease prevention and health maintenance. ? ?

Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding ? opioid ?medications for chronic pain.? ?

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and?excellent computer?maneuverability. ? ?

Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling?difficult customer situations. ? ?

Must be detailed oriented?and have the ability to multi-task. ?

Required Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION:? ? ?

Must meet one of the three following educational criteria: a) a Bachelor’s degree from a PA training program certified by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation ( CAHEA

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