Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Provides medical services for patients according to protocol; authorized to provide medical care without the direct observation and supervision of a Physician. The Physician Assistant is responsible for consulting a Physician for any situation that is deemed to be beyond the scope of practical experience of the Physician Assistant, and the Supervising Physician retains ultimate responsibility for patient care. Participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.

Essential Job Duties

• Obtains and records appropriate medical history.
• Performs and records findings from physical examination.
• Initiates appropriate laboratory, radiologic and other tests needed for evaluation of the patient.
• Interprets results of diagnostic studies under direction and guidance of supervising physician.
• Initiates and documents treatment, including health maintenance and other preventive services per GLBHC protocol.
• Performs those procedures for which he/she is qualified to do either by training and/or experience.
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• Counsels patients and family in preventative care, health maintenance, and disease management.
• Makes referrals to appropriate specialists or community services, and initiates tracking of such.
• Conducts inpatient rounds if agreeable with supervising physician and is privileged by the hospital(s) to do so.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to the non-physician providers at the site.

Marginal Job Duties

• Attends provider meetings and staff meetings as assigned.
• Participates in the continuing education of nursing staff, nurse practitioner, students, medical students, interns, residents and other students.
• Performs other functions related to health center as directed by GLBHC and/or Medical Director.

Job Requirements

• Education: Evidence of completion from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan. Current Federal DEA Schedule II License.
• Experience: The applicant must provide documentation of his/her training and experience which supports the granting of requested privileges.

Skills

• Diagnostics, therapeutic, interpersonal, organizational.

Physical Effort

• Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Hours of Work

• 30 hours per week or as necessary to complete the job.
• Flexible and varied.
• Evenings may be required.

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