Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care

Job Title

Physician Assistant

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview: This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice. Work is performed in a physician office or offices dedicated to Primary Care, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.

Essential Responsibilities

Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation. Establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the PA-C knowledge base or scope of practice. Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. Serves as clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource. Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care. Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. May perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty.

Qualifications

Required: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Current PA Physician Assistant License, PA-C or board eligible. Substitutions: Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Employment Requirements

Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C Within 90 days of hire, Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire, CPR - American Heart Association, Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate