Physician Assistant - Womens Health

Charter Oak Health Ctr Inc - Hartford, CT

Full-time

Hartford, CT

About the position

The Women's Health Physician Assistant at Charter Oak Health Center will provide exceptional care to patients, working closely with a team of healthcare professionals. This role involves assessing patient health, performing diagnostic tests, administering therapeutic procedures, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The position emphasizes continuity of care and patient education, while maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues and recommending options.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing and performing physical examinations.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as administering injections and managing wounds.
• Instructs and counsels patients on therapeutic regimens and wellness promotion.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies.
• Complies with legal and professional requirements by studying legislation and advising management.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Develops healthcare team staff by providing educational opportunities and experiential growth.
• Establishes linkages with schools' medical departments for continuity of care.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA license in the state of CT.
• Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination certification.
• Two years experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent diagnostic skills.
• Physiological knowledge.