What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Public Hospital District 3 of Grant County WA?
Join a Mission-Driven Team in Beautiful Central Washington
We are a team of over 200 passionate professionals committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care close to home. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary Wound Care Team in a part-time capacity. In this position, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with acute and chronic wounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic interpretation
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized wound treatment plans using evidence-based practices
- Perform bedside procedures including:
- Sharp and mechanical debridement
- Dressing selection and application
- Incision and drainage when indicated
- Application of advanced wound therapies (e.g., negative pressure wound therapy, biologics, compression therapy)
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, imaging, and vascular studies related to wound management
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with the scope of practice and clinic protocols
- Monitor wound healing progress and modify care plans as needed
- Work closely with the wound care nurse to ensure coordinated, team-based patient care
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, home health agencies, and referring providers to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and care planning meetings
- Provide patient and caregiver education regarding wound prevention, care techniques, and healing expectations
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical record documentation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, infection control protocols, and clinic policies
- Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice standards