Physician Assistant (Part-time/Hybrid) - Endocrinology (Metabolic Weight Management)

Washington University in St Louis•Saint Louis, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the WashU's Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research as a part-time Physician Assistant in our Metabolic Weight Management clinic. Help patients reduce health risks and achieve sustainable weight loss using the most current, evidence-based methods. This role offers a hybrid schedule (50% remote / 50% in-person), no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts and access grand rounds, lectures, and educational opportunities. An outstanding WashU benefits package is included.

Requirements

Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)

Responsibilities

Performs physical assessments/examinations.
Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
Monitors patient’s adherence to protocols.
Coordinates screening for research studies.
Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.