Physician Assistant (Charlestown Health Center)

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant will demonstrate the following:

• Provides safe therapeutic care in holistic and systemic way to include the assessment and overall care management of a specified patient population under the supervision of an MD.
• Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures.

Teamwork:

• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• Uses and integrated approach to patient outcomes.

Quality/Best Practice:

• Utilizes standards, guidelines, and protocols for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Professional Development:

• Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
• Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, and mentor.
• Leadership skills demonstrated in decision making and problem solving.

Requirements:

• Three (3) to five (5) years' progressive clinical experience with primary care management of patient population.
• Completion of a physician assistant program from an accredited institution.
• Active physician assistant license in New Hampshire