Job DescriptionI. JOB SUMMARYThe Physician Assistant practices medicine under the supervision of the Physician staff, providing a broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by one of the physicians.
II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Perform and dictate complete history and physical examination.
- Dictate progress notes and patient summaries.
- Review patient records to determine health status.
- Order appropriate laboratory, radiology, EKG, EEG, consultative, or referral services.
- Initiate consultations in accordance with Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
- Transmit prescription orders for allowed classes of medications, based on DEA restrictions and approved protocols between PA and the supervision physician(s).
- Identify normal and abnormal findings on history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies.
- Perform clinical procedures such as venipuncture, intradermal tests, care and suturing or minor lacerations, control of external hemorrhage, application of dressings and bandages, removal of superficial foreign bodies, CPR, audiometry screening, visual screening, carry out aseptic and isolation techniques.
- Provide counseling and patient education regarding common occupational medicine problems.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required:- Graduate of an accredited training program for Physician Assistants
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Two years clinical experience
