Physician Assistant - Emergency Providers Owensboro

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies required upon hire OR Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire.
• No experience required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire.
• NCCPA - National Physician Assistant certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
• May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.
• May assist in operating room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree