Physician Assistant

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Deliver medical and psychotherapeutic care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.

• Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.

• Complete medical discharge summary timely and within facility policy.

• Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.

• Provide patient lectures as scheduled, provide patient education as appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.

• May aid in the development and review of facility treatment philosophy, programs, services and policies for all patients admitted to his/her care.

• Coordinate patient care activities through ongoing consultation with the facility leadership team, such as clinical director, nursing director and medical director.

• Promote compliance with all industry, Medicare and federal or state licensing standards which relate to the clinical management of patients admitted to the facility.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree - Physician Assistant program required.

• One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current professional Physician Assistant license required, per state regulations/requirements; may also require a current DEA license.

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.