Physician Assistant Certified (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Full Job Description :

The Physician Assistant, “PA”, uses clinical judgments in conducting health assessments, making differential diagnosis and prescribing pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The PA is responsible for clinical oversight and health center consultation regarding administration of health care policy and procedure of the delivery of services as they pertain to their designated site / role. The PA promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, completes employer service exams, and manages work-related injuries and illnesses at their assigned location(s).

Essential Job Duties :

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician oversight including Department of Transportation (DOT) exams, where required.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs. Includes proficiency in reading x-rays performed by onsite radiology tech where applicable.
• Records physical findings, and formulates a plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written patient instructions.
• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan for work-related injuries and illnesses and / or limited scope primary care in designated locations.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, acupuncture, or other related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to overseeing physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Performs clinical procedures as appropriate in clinic setting under the direction of Medical Director. May include, but not limited to laceration repair, joint injections, wound care, and other procedures as directed.
• Maintains medical records using designated electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educates and coaches clinical staff on best practices and assists center managers in facilitating program management.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Education, Skills, and Qualifications :

Other Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

handle, or feel.

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus