What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Rheumatic Disease Associates Ltd?
Busy rheumatology practice seeking a Physician Assistant to work under the direction of the Supervising Physician to assist with treatment of patients, analyzing and interpreting lab results and x-rays, writing prescriptions, taking patient histories, and contributing to coordination of care.
Ideal candidate will be able to work at multiple of our six locations: Willow Grove, Jenkintown, Huntingdon Valley, Doylestown, Langhorne and Malvern. Once trained though, the position will primarily be stationed at our Blue Bell office.
We operate on a four-day work week (Monday through Thursday) and offer PTO, holiday pay, and a competitive benefits package.
Main duties include, but are not limited to:
· Evaluate patient health by performing history and physical examinations, obtaining and updating progress notes
· Evaluate changes in patient conditions
· Document patient care services by charting electronically in patient record
· Review medical charts and maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines
· Order appropriate medications including but not limited to antibiotics, analgesics, corticosteroids, anxiolytics, allergy and anti-hypersensitivity medications
· Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens that promote wellness and health maintenance
· Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
· Determine abnormal conditions
· Interpret results from diagnostic tests, laboratory studies
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person