What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT position at Nevada Health Centers I?
Position Description
The Physician Assistant is responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries in a Family Practice model setting; provides comprehensive, outpatient medical services for individuals and families on a continuing basis, and may, at certain locations, provide a continuum of care into inpatient and/or residential settings; may be responsible for medical assistant (MA) clinical supervision and continuing verification of the MAs clinical skills competency. Additionally, at certain sites, the physician assistant is responsible for dispensing pharmaceuticals from the clinic dispensary and taking routine clinical X-Rays.
Desired Education or Certifications Criteria:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant school and certified by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Must be licensed in the State of Nevada.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
NVHC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.