Physician Assistant - Ephrata Family Practice
Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Summary
Please Note: Eligibility to work in Grant County is 4 years of experience. Provides primary and appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Performs examinations and provides treatment to minor/routine problems; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; instructs patients and family members about continuing care.
Position Reports To: Practice Manager
Essential Functions
- Provide primary and specialized health care to patients. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed.
- Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
- Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
- Participates in health promotional activities.
- Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
- Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
- Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
- Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
- Support physicians with on-call responsibilities.
- Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
- Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient's needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
- Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Required: Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
Desired: Related experience
Physical/Sensory Demands
- Walking - Frequent
- Sitting/Standing - Frequent
- Reaching: Shoulder Height - Frequent
- Reaching: Above shoulder height - Occasional
- Reaching: Below shoulder height - Occasional
- Climbing - Occasional
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - Occasional
- Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional
- Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - Occasional
- Lifting: 25 pounds or less - Frequent
- Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional
- Lifting: Over 50 pounds - Occasional
- Carrying: 25 pounds or less - Occasional
- Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional
- Carrying: Over 50 pounds - Occasional
- Crawling/Kneeling - Occasional
- Bending/Stooping/Crouching - Occasional
- Twisting/Turning - Occasional
- Repetitive Movement - Occasional
Working Conditions
Work is performed at in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.
Job Classification
FLSA: Exempt / Hourly/Salary: Salary
Physical Exposures
- Hazardous Substances - Yes
- Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
- Infectious Diseases - Yes