Physician Assistant - Matthews
About The Position
Assess plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician to ensure quality care to the patients and support for the physicians by providing medical treatment and medical care services to patients by performing duties within the scope of the policy and procedures defined by CEENTA. The ACP will perform medical acts under an agreement with a Primary Supervising Physician, and in some instances, additional Alternate Supervising Physicians, for supervision, collaboration, consultation, and evaluation of the medical acts performed. When the primary supervising physician is not available, a back-up supervising physician will be available, specifically a physician member of CEENTA.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year College or University; must be a Graduate of an accredited ACP program. Must meet any state requirements pertaining to an ACP. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Successful completion of ACP program and associated clinical rotations required.
- Must meet any state requirements pertaining to an ACP. Must meet requirements to obtain hospital privileges at local hospitals.
Nice To Haves
- Otolaryngology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination and creates encounter documentation within electronic medical record according to the policies and procedures of Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates
- Performs general examinations and consults for patients in the surrounding hospital systems
- Consults with physicians on patient problems and interpretation of policies to ensure patient needs are met
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and patient injuries
- Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies
- Prescribes medication as needed
- Educate and counsel patients regarding healthcare needs
- Performs minor surgical procedures
- Conducts allergy consultations and research and drug studies
- Facilitates patient referrals to the appropriate physician for care
- Provides weekend and holiday triage call
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position
- The ability to work on-site
- Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
