Physician Assistant - Certified
About The Position
PAs are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician, to patients of all ages and with a variety of acute and chronic health needs. Working as a member of the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x rays, order medications, and make diagnoses. They also complete minor procedures including, but not limited to, intraarticular injections (large and small), incision and drainage of abscesses, wound debridement and care, nail avulsions and removal, suturing, splinting and casting. PAs will complete timely progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy. The work week of the PA will include morning hospital rounds, clinic patient visits, and completing call for ED on nights and weekends.
Requirements
- Two-three years’ experience in the healthcare field; bachelor’s degree in a medical-related field preferred.
- Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Successfully pass the National Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
- Current MT Physician Assistant license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment.
- Experience in understanding and usage of computers as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.
Responsibilities
- Provides high quality patient care in a way that is collaborative and patient centric. Care may occur in a variety of settings and by different modalities, including direct interaction with patients in the hospital and/or clinic, but also via telephone, video, or secure email when appropriate. Care will include where appropriate gathering of history from the patient and others, physical exam, review of prior records, and review of ancillary data, using sound judgement, critical problem-solving skills, and up to date medical information. Develops and monitors appropriate treatment plans, communicates effectively with the patient, family when appropriate, and care team.
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing complete physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
- Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians.
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Responsible for compliance of regulatory standards and practice metrics. Documents in accordance with regulatory and care site guidelines
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of Rosebud Health Care Center, and abides by service behavior standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
