Job Description
Responsible for treating and providing health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a physician. Educates patients on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or diseases. Assists patients in the management of chronic diseases and illnesses and promotes health and wellness.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Evaluates patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and gathers patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
2. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results.
3. Performs treatment procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
4. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
5. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
1. Bachelor of Science Degree.
2. Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies or related field.
3. Valid NJ Physician Assistant license.
4. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Certification.
5. Basic Life Support (BLC) Certification.
Preferred:
1. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
About the Team
Our hospitals are staffed by fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeons, anesthesiology specialists, nurses, care managers and other health care professionals who provide the most progressive surgical methods using the latest technology. This includes minimally invasive surgery programs that result in shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries. In addition, Morristown Medical Center is home to and a state-of-the-art bio skills simulation laboratory that is accredited by the American College of Surgeons for additional staff training.
