Physician Assistant

US Eye•Elizabeth City, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare provider who practices in collaboration with, and under the direction of, the supervising ophthalmologist. The PA will provide office-based clinical care, diagnostic support, therapeutic treatment, preventive services, and post-operative surgical care within the patient care parameters established by the supervising physician. This role is designed for a PA interested in ophthalmology and procedural medicine while working directly with a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon. Prior ophthalmology experience is not required; specialty training and physician guidance will be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in health education or related field.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent PA degree.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in North Carolina and Virginia.
Willingness to perform post-operative ophthalmology care and specialty-specific exams after training.
Willingness to perform minor office-based procedures or surgical support duties as directed and within scope of practice.
Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical materials, methods, instruments, and equipment.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time to meet deadlines and organizational requirements.
Ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries with colleagues and patients.
Strong interest in surgical or procedural medicine.
Comfortable learning specialty-specific ophthalmic examinations and protocol-driven care.
Values collaboration, accuracy, patient education, and long-term specialty development.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmology experience preferred, but not required.
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Prior experience in surgery, procedural medicine, internal medicine, acute care, or other clinical specialty is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide ophthalmic services to patients within parameters established by the supervising physician.
Perform comprehensive post-operative examinations for ophthalmology patients, including cataract surgery, LASIK / PRK, YAG capsulotomy, and other ophthalmic procedures as directed.
Manage post-operative medications and treatment plans per protocol and under the direction of the supervising ophthalmologist.
Educate patients on surgical recovery, medication instructions, restrictions, warning signs, and follow-up care.
Perform H&P examinations as directed and within the PA scope of practice.
Assist with femtosecond laser-related patient care, workflow, preparation, and support as directed by the supervising ophthalmologist.
Support other ophthalmic procedures, exams, diagnostic tests and clinical services as assigned by supervising ophthalmologist.
Perform additional patient services established by the supervising physician.
Escalate concerns, complications, or abnormal findings to the supervising ophthalmologist in accordance with clinical protocol.
Counsel patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, health maintenance, diagnosis, condition, and treatment plan.
Prescribe medication to patients under the supervision of a physician, including therapy and referrals as applicable.
Assist the physician during surgery and office-based procedures as needed.
Oversee and coordinate duties of technical assistants as appropriate.
Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record.
Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, organizational policies, the Compliance Program, and Code of Conduct.