Physician Assistant

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant


LOCATION: Silver Spring, MD (White Oak Town Center)

HOURS: M-THURS - (Closed on Fridays) Full-Time

PAY: $120,000+ annually

FREE PARKING AT ALL SITES

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant (APP / PA) will evaluate and treat chronic and acute rheumatologic conditions under the supervision of ARA physicians. The APP / PA will perform and / or refer for clinical services such as; ultrasound, labs, x-ray, DEXA, infusion, physical therapy, and other internal and external diagnostic and treatment services. The APP / PA will prescribe medications, and perform office procedures within the scope of practice, protocols, and available equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant (APP / PA) will report directly to a Provider

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office and clinical equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record and prepare appropriate documentation.
• Able to push, pull, and lift 100 pounds to assist patient mobility.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

APP / PA will work in a clinical environment and may be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.

EXAMPLES OF CLINICAL DUTIES: This list may not include all the duties assigned and may be modified as needed.

1. Evaluate and treat common rheumatologic conditions in clinic including:
• Osteoarthritis
• Workup for +ANA
• Straightforward RA/PsA
• Osteoporosis
• Gout or other crystalline arthropathies
• Sjogren's Syndrome
• PMR
• Lupus
• Chronic Neck or Back Pain
• Soft tissue rheumatism (trigger finger, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc)
• Hypermobility syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Raynaud's phenomenon

2. See new ARISE consultations

3. Take phone calls throughout the day, respond to tasks from clinical staff

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

2. Excellent interpersonal skills

3. Excellent diagnostic skills

4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

6. Ability to prioritize tasks

7. Time management skills

COMPLIANCE:

1. Follows all company guidelines for maintaining patient confidentiality.

2. Follows all company guidelines for physical and cyber security.

3. Demonstrates a strong commitment to honest and responsible corporate conduct.

4. Identifies, reports and/or prevents any fraudulent or unethical behavior.

5. Initiates notification to management if inappropriate behavior is observed within the practice.

6. Develops a style and methodology that encourages employees to report potential problems.

HIPAA-Minimum Necessary Access to PHI

The responsibilities associated with this position allow access to the computer "role" of "Physician" only.

We are committed to enforcing minimum necessary access to our patients' PHI by limiting the uses and disclosures of this information within our practice. In order for this employee to carry out his/her job (carry out TPO) in a manner that best serves our patients, the employee needs access the afore-mentioned computer "role". Role

descriptions are explicitly defined in our HIPAA manual. Access to computer information is password protected. Upon termination of an employee, his/her password will be deleted from the system.

EDUCATION:
• Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program.
• Current approval by the Board of Medicine to perform medical acts.
• Must currently be licensed as a physician assistant in the state.

EXPERIENCE:
• No experience necessary as job training will be provided.
• Continuing education for rheumatology-specific knowledge is required.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.