Physician Assistant - Employer Solutions - PRN/As Needed

• Job Summary
• Perform physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays as appropriate in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients in collaboration with supervising physician as appropriate.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, IVs removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, and ear irrigations.
• Utilizes practice guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physicians in providing medical care to patients.
• Performs DOT physicals.
• Explain procedures, discuss test results, and prescribe treatments to patients.
• Document findings and treatment courses in patient electronic medical records including follow-up notes.
• Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may be present in an urgent care setting.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of computer skills. Experience with prior electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
• Maintains the necessary CME credits to maintain licensure.
• Must demonstrate ability to stay organized; is able to multi-task effectively.
• Must demonstrate time management, conflict resolution, and trouble shooting skills.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

• Physician
• Assistant: Certification of completion from an approved Physician Assistant program.