Physician Assistant, Mason Clinic : This per-diem position is scheduled to work 12-HR days shifts as needed for the Mason Health Walk-in Clinic.
Compensation : Exempt, pay range $59.00 / HR-$71.65 / HR
Benefits :
Mason Health provides these benefits for per-diem employees :
- Mental Health & Wellness resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Leave
Job Summary
Assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Provides primary health services and comprehensive health and psychological assessments of a diverse panel of patients in accordance with recognized health maintenance programs, medical protocols, and state and federal requirements. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the management wellness as well as acute and chronic illness and injuries. The PA will cover evening or weekend telephone calls with other district providers on a rotating basis.
Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illness, infections, or injuries.Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.Perform a physical examination for any presenting problem(s).Analyze and interpret patient’s medical histories, symptoms, physical finding, or diagnostic information to develop diagnoses.Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic test, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).Maintain complete and detailed records of patient’s health care plans and prognoses.Perform or assist in laboratory or screening procedures routinely performed at the clinic site including collection of body fluid and tissue specimens and office microscopy.Assess and interview in the common development and behavioral problems of the family and its individual members.Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medication, or herbal remedies.Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as, but not limited to, high blood pressure and diabetes.Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.Consult with, or refer patients to, appropriate specialist when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.Maintain a current problem list, medication list, and immunization record of all patient records and perform timely processing of charts.Promote health and disease prevention in all patients through age group specific interventions including immunizations, counseling, physical examination, and accept screening procedures.Participate regularly in quality assurance and peer review activities, as well as medical and general staff meetings.Adhere to highest standards of medical ethics at all times.Documentation must be completed within 24 hours of visit, labs signed the day received and paperwork signed twice per week.Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.Required Education and Experience
Documented completion of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA-C) Program.2 ( ) years of experience in applicable specialtyRequired Licenses, Certifications and / or Registrations
Current and valid state Certified Physician Assistant LicensePrescriptive authority in WA State.DEA, NPI & prescriptive authorityBoard certified by the time of employment.Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, and ACLS certification preferred.PI263749607
Salary : $59 - $72
