PA for Gardendale Primary Care - outpatient only
About The Position
The Physician Assistant supports physicians in an outpatient primary care clinic at UAB STV Gardendale. Under physician supervision, the role provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 2217 Decatur Highway. The Physician Assistant obtains patient histories, performs assessments, and orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures. The role also provides and documents treatment and management of health conditions, counsels and educates patients and their families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources, and performs preventive health assessments, screenings, and immunizations. UAB St. Vincent’s is part of UAB Medicine, a health care community with five hospitals and numerous clinics and more than 4,800 employees. The organization describes its care as grounded in compassion, service, respect, teamwork, and attention to patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
Requirements
- Hold a Physician Assistant credential from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners before the hire date or job transfer date.
- Obtain an American Heart Association BLS Provider credential within 1 month (30 days) of the hire date or job transfer date.
- Obtain an American Heart Association Advanced Life Support credential within 12 months (1 year) of the hire date or job transfer date.
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- One year of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
- Obtain patient histories and perform assessments.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures.
- Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
- Counsel and educate patients and their families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources.
- Perform preventive health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.
Benefits
- For eligible positions: generous paid time off.
- For eligible positions: paid parental leave.
- For eligible positions: Associate Assistance Program.
- For eligible positions: Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
