PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Job DescriptionJob Description About Legent HealthAt Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.About the RoleThe Physician Assistant (PA) will provide health care services to inpatients under the direction of a physician. PA's are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine but time-consuming tasks that physicians usually do and are accountable for their own actions and accountable to their supervising physicians. The position will mainly involve seeing inpatient consults, rounding, and assisting in the operating room during regular business hours. If time permits, the PA will be asked to help with tasks in clinic during regular business hours. Hospital weekend call will be optional and be compensated in addition to the salary.POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis and helps develop a plan of care and treatment.Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, CTs, blood work, and interprets test results.Performs therapeutic procedures such as suturing and wound care, medical management of the patient, and assisting in the operating room.Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.State accreditation based on certifying exam.Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.Why Join Legent Health?Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.We Offer:Competitive salary and performance incentivesComprehensive benefits packagePaid time off and wellness programsCareer development and training opportunitiesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) StatementLegent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.I-9 and E-Verify Compliance: Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.