Physician Assistant - Bariatric Outpatient Owensboro

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services in the Bariatrics Outpatient department. The position is based in Owensboro and is full-time, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (80 hours per pay period).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies upon hire, or a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field upon hire.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky upon hire.
• Current NCCPA certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under direct supervision, function in a stressful environment, and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and assess patients through observation, interview, and examination.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide direct treatment and manage health conditions through prescriptive authority or referrals to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Perform preventive health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care as required.
• Document assessments and patient care plans accurately and promptly.
• May coordinate registration functions, including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, and employer information and collecting co-payments.
• May assist in the operating room.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures; and perform work consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time