BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority.
Credential verification by local Credentialing Office required.
State certification from Michigan Board Physician Assistants Task Force required.
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program; master's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
Obtain patient history and conduct assessments.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures.
Document and manage patient treatment and health conditions.
Educate patients and families on health prevention and treatment options.
Conduct preventive health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.
Benefits
Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on team-based care.
Opportunities to engage with community resources for patient education and support.
Full Job Description
Provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
Obtains patient history and performs assessment.
Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
Required Credential(s):
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board Physician Assistants Task Force obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Preferred Credential(s):
Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
