Physician Assistant

About the role

A Physician Assistant is responsible for obtaining complete and comprehensive patient histories, performing physical examinations, writing orders, responding to patient questions, and providing information to patients and their families. The role includes assisting in surgery, casting, fracture care, wound care, and inpatient rounding as requested. The Physician Assistant exercises judgment within their areas of competence, with the supervising physician team retaining ultimate responsibility for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic, and invasive procedures as appropriate.
• Following physician observation and approval of technique, perform therapeutic or corrective measures, including but not limited to suturing, incision and drainage, casting, and splinting.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists, services, and community resources (e.g., physical therapy, other subspecialists, and social services).
• Provide and conduct hospital admissions, contingent upon appropriate hospital clinical privileges.
• Provide emergency care in collaboration with the physician.
• Provide preventative care and counseling on health and awareness-related conditions.
• Prescribe appropriate medications as needed.
• The supervising physician or physician designee reviews all patient encounters no later than 72 hours after the Physician Assistant has seen the patient (100% of charts in the first 3 years of employment; 50% of charts thereafter).

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved/accredited physician assistant program (Master's degree preferred).
• One (1) year of clinical experience (three years preferred).
• Physician Assistant License valid to practice in the state of Indiana.
• Controlled Substances Registration license in the state of Indiana.
• Basic Life Safety certification (American Heart Association).

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Controlled Substance Registration
• Physician Assistant License