Physician Assistant - Dassel Clinic

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures the plan of care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations reflect: an understanding and ability to obtain information/perform assessment and react effectively to the unique needs of these patients;
• Assessment information that reflects physical, psychosocial, developmental and cognitive data specific to the age of the patient;
• An understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
• Provides scheduled primary care efficiently and accurately.
• Provides ongoing patient education and counseling.
• Treats acute care problems efficiently and accurately resulting in patient satisfaction.
• Provides timely chart documentation that is accurate and thorough.
• Orders labs, x-rays, and diagnostic tests to facilitate the correct diagnosis in a cost efficient manner.
• Determines when a patient’s problem is serious enough to seek advice from a physician and subsequently contacts a physician to discuss patient’s care.
• Participates in community health programs which promote wellness and health education.
• Works closely with Hutchinson Health’s occupational health services to promote health and safety in local business and industry.
• Participates in an active public relations program which promotes Hutchinson Health.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.