Physician Assistant,Ambulatory Care - Family Medicine Of Maryville - FT Days (49474)

Job Responsibilities:

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information 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 laboratory tests or radiology studies. Interprets test results.

• Prescribes medications based on any restrictions within the cooperative agreement with the supervising physician.

• Documents patient care completely, accurately and in a timely manner.

• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.

• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides instruction and counseling by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal parameters, promoting wellness and health maintenance.

• Provides continuity of care by working in conjunction with the supervising physician to develop and implement patient management plans.

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities and experiential growth opportunities.

• Monitor performance of healthcare professionals at lower levels including nurses, technicians and medical assistants.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Level: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant curriculum.

Certification: Certification by passing of the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE).

Licensure: Licensure to practice in the State of Illinois; Controlled Substance License and DEA preferred.

Experience Requirements: One year of experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Other Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work.