Physician Assistant; Part-time​/Hybrid; Endocrinology; Metabolic Weight Management

Position Summary

Join the WashU's Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research as a part-time Physician Assistant in our Metabolic Weight Management clinic. Help patients reduce health risks and achieve sustainable weight loss using the most current, evidence-based methods.

Work-Life Balance:
Hybrid schedule (50% remote / 50% in-person), no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays.

Growth:
Collaborate with leading experts and access grand rounds, lectures, and educational opportunities.

Perks:
Outstanding WashU benefits package included.

CREVE COEUR, MO 63141

Scheduled

Hours:

20

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Monitors patient’s adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x‑ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Master's degree
- Physician Assistant Studies

• Basic Life Support
  - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support
  - American Red Cross
• Physician Assistant
  - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant
  - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)

Adaptability, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail‑Oriented, Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Teamwork, Time Management

S31-H

$46.64 - $83.93 / Hourly

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