Physician Assistant - Royal City Family Practice
About The Position
Provides primary and appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Examines and treats minor and routine problems; performs or orders diagnostic tests; establishes diagnoses; prescribes medication; and instructs patients and family members about continuing care. The position is based at Royal City Family Practice and reports to the Practice Manager. The role includes care for chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries, office procedures and prescriptions within the clinician’s expertise and applicable protocols, patient and family education, referrals, and collaboration with physicians and staff. The Physician Assistant supports physician on-call responsibilities, participates in clinical planning and health promotion, maintains complete patient records, and must maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Requirements
- Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in Washington, required by the start date.
- Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary and specialized health care to patients, including examining, diagnosing, and treating chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries; refer patients to a physician as needed.
- Write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
- Educate patients and families about issues related to physical and emotional health.
- Participate in health promotional activities.
- Participate in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
- Refer patients to specialty services when appropriate.
- Provide professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Support physicians with on-call responsibilities.
- Record statistics and conduct research as deemed necessary.
- Collaborate with staff and physicians to identify patient needs and help develop plans to meet those needs.
- Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Paid time off
- Generous retirement plans
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption assistance
- Shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
