What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Urgent Care position at Ridgeview Medical Center?
Purpose of Job
This casual position is responsible for providing healthcare patient services aligned with education, training, competency, experience and demonstrates knowledge related to scope of practice. This job description serves as a practice agreement and will be reviewed annually by the physician assistant and collaborating/supervising licensed physician. See organizational policy for more details.
Job Functions
- Assesses, diagnoses, provides and implements a treatment plan of care and follow up as needed.
- Performs physical examinations
- Interprets and evaluates patient data
- Orders, performs or reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Provides instructions regarding patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion
- Creates and maintains appropriate patient records including transmitting or executing specific orders
- Prescribes, administers and dispenses medications, controlled substances and medical devices as appropriate
- Initiates evaluation and treatment procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency situations
- Assists in surgery (if applicable)
- Works directly with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain DEA registration
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
License/Certifications
- Current Minnesota NP or PA licensure
- CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years previous NP or PA experience in a primary care or urgent care setting
Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
Ridgeview Medical Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other category that may be protected by law.
