What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Mountain Medical?
Full job description
Mountain Medical Services is looking to hire a per-diem to part-time PA to work in our Saranac Lake office. We are a walk-in office for acute care and occupational medicine, currently open 3 days a week. We are looking for someone to cover sick/vacation time as needed each month. DOT certification preferred, we can provide training to take certification as well.
Salary is dependent on experience.
Main skills needed:
· Peds and adults· general GYN
· suturing – ranging from simple staple closure to complex lacerations and multi-layer closures
· EKG & X-ray reading
· start IVs and administer fluids· I&D
· minor dislocation reduction· splinting
· strep, flu, mono and urine testing.
· DOT physicals, occupation medicine
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough physical examinations and health assessments for patients of all ages, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and special populations such as assisted living residents and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions across multiple specialties such as gastroenterology, behavioral health, pain management, infectious disease care, and geriatrics.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems Athenahealth to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
- Provide patient education on health coaching topics including nutrition, medication adherence, disease prevention, and post-acute discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Current NYS PA licensure/certification
Pay: $68.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68 - $80