What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - PE Orthopaedics-Surgery - USA Health Physicians Group position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the diagnoses and therapeutic management of children referred for developmental delays/disorders and/or behavior concerns, under the supervision of a physician
- Performs medical and developmental screenings and evaluation of infants and toddlers
- Obtains thorough histories and physicals on pediatrics patients
- Assists in determining needed evaluations for new patients
- Provides information and support to families regarding the diagnostic process and guidance and implications regarding diagnosis
- Initiates referrals to other physicians and agencies
- Responsible for prescribing and monitoring medications
- Orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies
- Updates and maintains electronic health records
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required
- Related duties as required.
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program. Required
- Licensed with the State of Alabama as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.