PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I WALK IN CLINIC

Physician Assistant I Walk In Clinic

Evaluates, examines, diagnoses, and treats patients, in collaboration with an attending physician, according to established protocols, while maintaining and promoting the wellbeing of the individual through preventative health care and guidance. Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values. Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance. Ensures the assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect care of the patient is delivered in accordance with all appropriate licensing boards, hospital policies, procedures, and all other professional standards. Collects patient assessment data in a systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient. Performs systematic physical exam and history of present illness. Documents assessment data, history of present illness and physical findings as appropriate in the medical record within established time frame. Involves patient and family and other healthcare providers when appropriate directed by individual physician practice. Prescribes appropriate medications based on the patient's condition per state prescriptive authority guidelines and the Excela Health Allied Health Committee directed by individual physician practice. Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant. Assists in the department's compliance with state, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Provides for patient safety in compliance with nursing, hospital, and physician practice guidelines and policies. Participates in unit performance activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service. Manages the physical and psychological problems of the patient. Communicates effectively with physician supervisor and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assures a continuous flow of patient care. Applicable to Physician Assistant II position staff Monday through Friday with call responsibilities, possibility of shift and weekend work. Applicable to Physician Assistant III position staff Monday through Friday without call responsibilities, possibility of shift and weekend work.

Qualifications

Education: Accre Physician Assist Pr or better. Masters or better in PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.

Licenses & Certifications: Required PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT DEA BASIC LIFE SUPPORT NAT COMM CERT PHY ASSIST Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.