Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Urgent Care Job Description

Physician Assistant   Full and part-time positions available.

Reports to: Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Summary:   Provides episodic and minor injury care to patients under the supervision of the Medical Director following established standards and protocols.  Functions as a member of the clinical team maximizing the delivery of quality care to patients.

Primary Job Duties: 

• Perform physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays as appropriate in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients in collaboration with supervising physician as appropriate.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury in       collaboration with supervising physician.
• Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, I & D’s, IV’s removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, ear irrigations.
• Utilizes practice guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physicians in providing medical care to patients.
• Performs DOT physicals.
• Explain procedures, discuss test results and prescribe treatments with patients.
• Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes.
• Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain up to date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may present to an urgent care setting.
• Attend clinical provider staff meetings.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality.

Education:

• Master’s degree form an AMA accredited school for Physician Assistants.

Licenses/Certifications:

• State licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• National certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies (i.e. NCCPA).
• DEA license with no restrictions.
• Current ACLS/PALS certification.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years clinical experience in an urgent care setting, Emergency Room or Family Practice office.

Knowledge:  

• Knowledge of medical coding.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of urgent care medicine/
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of occupational health medicine.

Skills:  

• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff and the public effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating and supervising.  

Benefits: Excellent benefits and Medical/Dental, STD/LTD and 401k for full time employees