Physician Assistant

Family Practice Asn•Nicholasville, KY

About The Position

The mid-level provider is responsible for providing professional level primary health care to patients with complex chronic and acute health conditions under the direction of a collaborative provider (if required). They provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and prescribe medication for children and adults (within scope of practice)

Requirements

Licensed as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
Thorough understanding of patient care, community resources, drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration
Ability to perform medical examinations through observations and assessments using standard medical procedures and record all symptoms, reactions ad progress
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to educate patients and or families and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment and maintain detailed records
Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with all peers, management and patients
Computer literacy: Fine motor skills necessary to operate the computer
Physical demands: Ability to stand up most of the day; walk, sit and stand up frequently; stretch repeatedly with arms and hands; use hands and fingers to conduct various medical procedures, physical exams, diagnostic evaluations and computer work; lift and/or move loads up to 20 pounds; vision abilities – close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus; must possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone, able to focus in an environment with many distractions
Communication: Good communication skills (written and oral)
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record preferred
Problem solving ability, independent judgment and initiative
Ability to prioritize and develop workflow
Must be willing to travel between locations (Hamburg and Brannon Crossing)

Responsibilities

Obtain/Review detailed Medical History
Perform Review of Systems
Perform Physical Exams
Assess medical problems
Diagnose and manage patient care
Order and interpret test results and recommend treatment plan
Complete EHR documentation
Maintain other patient documentation as required
Provide patient education to patients
Perform other medical or educational functions as indicated in the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, which has been authorized within the assigned working hours
Comply with all State Laws governing Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants
Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods (follow FPA’s guidelines, insure Medical waste is properly disposed, maintain a safe and clean work environment)
Analyses new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature and assimilates the knowledge into the practice
Any other tasks deemed appropriate and assigned by FPA