Physician Assistant; Martinsville

Job Details

Job Location:

New Martinsville, WV 26155

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Shift: Any

Job Objective:
Under the general supervision of the director of Medical operations, plans, directs, and evaluates patients in an ambulatory health setting. Examines and treats chronic and acute episodic illness, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

• Screen patients to determine the need for medical attention
• Review patient records to determine health status
• Take a patient history
• Performa a physical examination
• Perform development screening examinations on children
• Record pertinent patient data
• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition
• Prepare patient summaries
• Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies
• Collect specimens for and carry out commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures
• Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination, and commonly performed laboratory studies
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns, and hemorrhages
• Perform clinical procedures such:
  • Venipuncture
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Care and suturing of minor lacerations
  • Casting and splinting
  • Control of external hemorrhage
  • Application of dressings and bandages
  • Removal of superficial foreign bodies
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Audiometry screening
  • Visual screening
  • Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques
• Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems; and
• Execute documents at the direction of and for the supervising physician
• Prepare patient discharge summaries if physician assistant has been directly involved in patient care
• Assist in surgical procedures
• May assist the physician under direct supervision in a manner by which to learn and become proficient in new procedures.

• He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Director of Medical Operations.
• Also, perform tasks supportive of the job's essential functions, but which may be altered or redesigned depending on individual circumstances.

• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.
• Take responsibility for helping the caller.

• Assist in the orientation/training of new Team Members.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members.
• Assist other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.
• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
• Consider the impact of your actions on Team Members throughout the Organization.
• Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts when possible.
• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross‑functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the System.

• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable…