Physician Assistant (Part-time/Hybrid) - Endocrinology

Washington University in St Louis•Saint Louis, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician under physician supervision. Conducts physical examinations, treats and counsels patients, and may prescribe medication. The role includes patient care and research-protocol support in an endocrinology setting. The position is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours, and described as hybrid. The Physician Assistant performs clinical assessments and procedures, supports physicians during surgery or complicated procedures, and contributes to professional development and departmental quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Current PA licensure to practice in Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not meet the requirement.
Additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.

Nice To Haves

One year of Physician Assistant Theory and Practice experience.
Adaptability, communication, customer empathy, attention to detail, Epic EHR, HIPAA compliance, interpersonal communication and relationships, multitasking, organizing, patient care and management, teamwork, and time management.

Responsibilities

Perform physical assessments and examinations.
Assess and counsel patients and obtain medical histories.
Monitor patients’ adherence to protocols.
Coordinate screening for research studies.
Collect and record data according to research requirements and guidelines.
Develop and implement adherence plans used with protocols.
Bill for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
Assist physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
Support professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures, quality-assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.