PA-PRACTICE BASED

Premier Health•Troy, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant must practice in accordance with the rules adopted by the Ohio Medical Board, the Revised Code and institutional policies and procedures. The PA role is developed in relation to the specialty population of practice and reflects the scope and standards of their specialty, licensing board, and certifying organization (NCCPA). The PA is accountable to maintain competence through continuing education and review of practice. The PA roles include those of practitioner, researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, groups, and communities. The PA should demonstrate skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care. The PA should have knowledge of the professional medical practice being able to give and evaluate patient care. The PA should be competent in taking medical history, assessing medical condition (s) of patients, and interpreting medical findings. The PA should possess the ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. The PA should be able to implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues that demonstrate a commitment to consistently providing an excellent patient experience for every patient. The PA is expected to have capability of reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (MPAS, MHS, or MMS).
Maintain a PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).
Current Ohio licensure and ACLS certification.
Current Certificate to Prescribe.
A minimum of three years of related experience as a PA.
Excellent communication skills with both patients and colleagues.
Computer literacy including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Electronic Medical Records experience, preferably EPIC.

Responsibilities

Practice in accordance with the rules adopted by the Ohio Medical Board, the Revised Code and institutional policies and procedures.
Develop PA role in relation to the specialty population of practice and reflect the scope and standards of their specialty, licensing board, and certifying organization (NCCPA).
Maintain competence through continuing education and review of practice.
Function as a practitioner, researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, groups, and communities.
Demonstrate skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care.
Have knowledge of the professional medical practice being able to give and evaluate patient care.
Be competent in taking medical history, assessing medical condition(s) of patients, and interpreting medical findings.
Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards.
Implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues that demonstrate a commitment to consistently providing an excellent patient experience for every patient.
React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.