Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (primary care)

• Care scope: Pediatric and adult medical care

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Work: Primary care clinic; remote work may be required

Description

Provides pediatric and adult medical care and treatment in a primary care clinic setting. Performs examinations, orders and evaluates diagnostic tests, and develops patient plans and prognosis in line with approved protocols. Collaborates with the Medical Director and other health professionals to support comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and preventative health measures

• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests

• Record clinical findings and formulate care plans and prognosis

• Discuss cases with the Medical Director and/or other health professionals as needed

• Submit individual patient care plans for periodic review and evaluation

• Prescribe or recommend medications and treatments (e.g., physical therapy, inhalation therapy)

• Refer patients to specialists or specialized health resources

• Support in-house employee education and community education/outreach

• Ensure credentialing and continuing education requirements for licensure are current

• Follow primary care clinical protocols and standards of care

• Participate in required training (e.g., HRSA, OSHA, Emergency Preparedness)

• Adhere to HIPAA rules and regulations

• Help maintain a Patient Centered Medical Home environment

• Provide supervision/oversight of support staff as indicated

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Two years of supervised clinical practice experience preferred

• Licensed in the State of Georgia

• Board certification as appropriate

• CPR certification

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general medical information

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions about patient care

• Strong math skills

• Problem-solving and common-sense understanding of written and oral instructions

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.