PA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IRVING

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
• Strong patient assessment skills: taking medical history, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, performing physical exams, and treating illnesses and injuries.
• Prescribe medication within the scope of licensure and facility limitations.
• Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and risk factor modification.
• Quality Assurance
• Participates and/or directs regulatory activities in compliance with CLIA, HFAP, OSHA, EMTALA, and Corporate Compliance/Covenant guidelines.
• Works with Office Manager/Coordinator in developing clinical protocols for practice.
• Timely coding and documentation of services provided.
• Customer Service
• Maintains a professional, courteous, and compassionate approach to patients and staff.
• Models Covenant's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Keeps Covenant's Promise of Caring.
• Participates and/or directs regulatory activities in compliance with CLIA, HFAP, OSHA, EMTALA, and Corporate Compliance/Covenant guidelines.
• Works with Office Manager/Coordinator in developing clinical protocols for practice.
• Timely coding and documentation of services provided.
• Maintains a professional, courteous, and compassionate approach to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Graduate from an accredited institution.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Continuing medical education as required by the certification body.
• ACLS Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment (preferred).
• Preferred: 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant or previous experience within the practice specialty.