Physician Assistant

Overview

Metropolitan Community Health Services, Inc

The Physician Assistant profession combines medical expertise, compassion, and adaptability to deliver high-quality care across diverse environments. Whether in urban hospitals or rural clinics, PAs play a critical role in enhancing healthcare access and outcomes, making them invaluable members of the medical community.

Washington, North Carolina
• Beaufort County

• Patient Assessment:
  Conducting physical exams, taking medical histories, and evaluating patient symptoms to develop diagnostic plans.
• Diagnostic Duties:
  Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and blood work to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Treatment Planning:
  Developing and implementing treatment plans in consultation with supervising physicians.
• Medical Procedures:
  Performing minor procedures such as wound suturing, casting, and administering injections.
• Prescribing Medications:
  Writing prescriptions as permitted by state regulations and overseeing patient adherence to prescribed therapies.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Counseling patients and their families on treatment options, preventive care, and management of chronic conditions.
• Emergency Care:
  Providing critical care in emergency settings, including first aid and life-saving interventions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated care.
• Administrative Duties:
  Documenting patient progress, medical reports, and treatment plans in electronic health records (EHR) systems.