Physician's Assistant

Job Description

We are currently seeking to hire a Full-Time Physician Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for urgent care services and some occupational health services like pre-employment and DOT physicals. This position requires a strong background in wound management, injury rehabilitation and urgent care services. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in these areas and be capable of performing in both a team and lone capacity.

Qualifications for the Physician Assistant:

• Experience in an Urgent Care Setting.
• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program.
• Current license in the State of Connecticut
• Current CT Controlled Substance license
• Current Federal DEA license
• Current DOT medical examiner license
• Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilites for the Physician Assistant:

• Completes health/medical history and performs physical assessment on patients in accordance with the presenting chief complaint and established protocol.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients in accordance with practice protocol.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures as warranted in accordance with the established protocol.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary assessment and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention and health promotion.
• Administers treatments, medical intervention and injections in accordance with established protocols.
• Educates and advises patients or significant others regarding health and illness prevention including referral to community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patients and family, regarding their plan of treatment and expected outcomes as well as follow-up appointments as indicated by the patient's condition.
• Ensure that documentation is comprehensive and written in the established format of the practice.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Ensure encounter notes are closed 24 hours after the date of service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.