Physician Assistant

Complete Health Partners•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

In this role, the Physician Assistant will demonstrate clinical competency by utilizing medical techniques and principles independently and will deal with a diverse set of patients, offering them care and encouragement. Also, the Physician Assistant will follow up on the patient’s documentation and should have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional, eager to help Complete Health Partners change the way care is delivered, and able to give that level of care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and patient with others. You will also be required to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently with the policies, procedures, and standards of care at Complete Health Partners.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills
Strong decision-making skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to work with little supervision
Compassionate and patient demeanor
Adherence to health and safety guidelines
Compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of care

Responsibilities

Acquires and reviews patient histories, identifying abnormal conditions
Performs physical examinations and evaluates patients’ symptoms to determine the best course of treatment
Preparing patients for examination by removing clothing, applying drapes or gowns, or cleaning the skin
Assesses patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
Issues appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
Monitors patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
Documents patients’ medical information and maintains patient charts
Educates patients about their conditions and treatment options
Communicates regularly with other healthcare providers, such as physicians and nurses to ensure that all aspects of care are being addressed
Performs data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintaining patient files
Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices
Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations
Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality
Performs other related duties as assigned by management