Physician Assistant-Neurology Associates

Principal Job Functions

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Conducts patient assessments including obtaining a relevant health and medical history; performs a physical examination based on age and history; performs or orders preventive and diagnostic procedures based on the patient’s age and history and identifies health and medical risk factors.
• Diagnoses patients by synthesizing and analyzing the collected data; formulates a differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results.
• Identifies and implements a patient treatment plan which may include ordering additional diagnostic tests; selects appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions; develops a patient education plan; makes appropriate treatment referrals.
• Implements patient care plans based on scientific principles, theoretical knowledge, and clinical expertise; accurately conducts and interprets diagnostic tests; accurately prescribes pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies; provides relevant patient education; makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies as needed.
• Determines the effectiveness of patient treatment plans; documents patient care outcomes; reassesses and modifies treatment plans as necessary to achieve health and medical goals.
• Participates as a team member in the provision of health and medical care; interacts and collaborates with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care.
• Accurately documents patient findings, treatment plans and evaluations; documents interventions appropriately to ensure coding compliance for reimbursement purposes.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per departmental and facility protocols and procedures.

Education And Experience

• Current Physician Assistant licensure from the State of Nebraska required.
• Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.
• Prior adult or family practice experience preferred.
• Integrated practice agreement with the medical provider as required by Nebraska State law.
• Completion of the Bryan Physician Network credentialing and re-credentialing process required for employment.

Other Credentials / Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.