Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, PA•Salisbury, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Family Practice PA-C provides comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, including preventive care, acute illness management, and chronic disease management. The provider works collaboratively with physicians and healthcare staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient family practice setting.

Requirements

Current state licensure as NP or PA
National board certification (e.g., AANP, ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs)
Current DEA registration
BLS (ACLS preferred) certification
Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, use fractions.
Uses logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Ability to manage patients across the lifespan
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
proficiency in EHR systems
ability to work independently and collaboratively
strong organizational and time management skills
solid keyboard skills; ability to quickly acquire knowledge of eClinicalWorks, and hospital browser software.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in family practice, primary care, or internal medicine preferred
New graduates may be considered depending on training and supervision structure
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for patients of all ages
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, EKGs, etc.)
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations
Provide preventive care services including annual physicals, immunizations, and screenings
Manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and hyperlipidemia
Provide women’s health services (e.g., Pap smears, contraceptive counseling) as appropriate
Perform minor office procedures (suturing, incision & drainage, joint injections, etc.)
Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, lifestyle modifications, and disease prevention
Collaborate with supervising physician and interdisciplinary team
Refer patients to specialists and community resources when appropriate
Follow up on diagnostic results and ensure continuity of care
Participate in care management programs and quality improvement initiatives
Accurate document of patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements
Adhere to clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice standards
Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities