Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare to a select group of patients within their area of training / expertise, focusing on wellness promotion, illness prevention, and managing minor acute and stable chronic illnesses. They collaborate with the supervising Physician in accordance with education and state laws.

• Responsibilities :
• Triage, diagnose, and treat illness and physical conditions within the specialty area of practice.
• Assess physical and psycho-social health status through medical history and physical examination.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests.
• Perform therapeutic and corrective measures, prescribe medication, and provide preventive health maintenance and education.
• Teach and counsel patients, families, and groups.
• Adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including infection control principles and confidentiality.
• Provide clinical direction to RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Comply with guidelines set by the supervising physician and regulatory agencies.
• Perform special assignments as requested.
• Prepare written documentation as required and maintain necessary records.
• Direct, instruct, and evaluate physician assistant students.
• Attend meetings and ensure regular attendance.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Qualifications :
• Physician Assistant degree from an accredited University.
• Physician Assistant license registration certificate and DEA registration certificate for the relevant state.
• National certification in the specialty area.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Physical Demands :

This role requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Evening work may be required.

• Pay :

$102,835 - $122,907

• Note : This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.