Assistant-Physician

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals

to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as

researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families,

groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and

manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

* Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the physicians assistant

utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.

* Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories

in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.

* Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and

colleagues.

* Provides clinical leadership.

* Supports life long learning.

* Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

* #N/A

Minimum Required

* 1 year clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a

primary care setting

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

* A graduate of a accredited physician assistant training program and has

successfully completed the examination of the National Commission on the

Certification of Physician Assistants.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

* Computer literate.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

* Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have certificate

of fitness/prescription privileges. BLS

Preferred/Desired