The Physician Assistant provides medical services under physician supervision, including patient assessments, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. They are also responsible for developing patient management plans and providing health counseling to promote wellness.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program are required, along with appropriate state licensure and certification. BLS certification from the AHA or American Red Cross must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
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The Physician Assistant is responsible for promoting and maintaining health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Benefits
Advancement Opportunities
Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits
Work-life Balance
Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Health Promotion and Maintenance. Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others. Medical Teamwork. Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development. EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree required Successful completion of program recognized by the accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant, appropriate state licensure, and certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment. PAY RANGE: $111,140 - $158,771 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day. Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply #LI-Onsite
Who We Are
ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.
