Physician Assistant

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• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems
• Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics
• Educates एमाले patients and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care
• Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends
• Consults with other staff as necessary
• Maintains patient confidentiality

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

• BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program
• Minimum of one‑year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital. Experience in orthopedics is preferred
• Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification
• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan
• Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physi अधिकारी n and growth indices
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral
• Skill in evaluating and revising care plan based on patient changes
• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner
• Ability to develop health education programs and materials
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Healthắp Care Provider

• Medical Practices

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