Physician Assistant - Non-Surgical (PA-NS) provides medical evaluation and treatment of John Muir Medical Center patients in collaboration with and under the direction of the Supervising Physician. The PA-NS performs duties according to standardized procedures which have been developed collaboratively by John Muir Medical Center administration, medical staff, nursing, Supervising Physician, and other Advanced Practice Providers and approved by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Board. The PA-NS possesses preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psycho-social assessment, and management of health and illness needs. The PA-NS assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients, provides information to patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and counseling. The PA-NS provides healthcare in a collegial relationship with physicians and surgeons to patients at John Muir Medical Center. The PA-NS does not perform invasive procedures or assist in surgery in the operating room.