Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care Grand Rapids•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate urgent care & primary care patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Requirements

Proven work experience as a physician assistant.
Prior Urgent Care/ER/Family Medicine experience as a PA is highly desired, at least 3 years.
Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Caring and compassionate
Team player with good communication skills
BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
Attend to emergencies
Provide help during surgeries
Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations