Physician Assistant - Picayune, MS

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc; Tyendinaga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health initiative is seeking a certified Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive health care services in various settings. The role involves diagnosing and managing health conditions, promoting wellness, and ensuring patient confidentiality while adhering to organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of work experience as a physician assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate clinical records in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times when representing the organization.
• Facilitate patient flow through the center.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Summary:

The certified Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of physician assistant practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge, expertise and confidence to seek assistance from the physician in decisions, when necessary
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient wait times
• Maintain accurate clinical records in a timely manner
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain patient privacy during exams
• Adheres to the organizations productivity standards
• Facilitate patient flow through the center
• Prioritizes delivery of care according to the individual needs of the patient
• Recognizes and accommodates patient's financial situation when ordering test or procedures
• Demonstrate an attitude with regard to patients as one of respect, honesty, caring and professionalism at all times
• Provide appropriate follow-up according to a patient's condition
• Recognize cultural differences in the delivery of patient care
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of the health care team
• Interact with appropriate personnel from the hospitals and other agencies in a professional manner
• Provide accurate and appropriate information to others when requested
• Participate in quality assurance process
• Adhere to the proper enforcement of CLIA and OSHA requirements
• Rotate to provide service at other clinics as needed
• Maintain licensure and certification as required by the job description
• Attend continuing education and in-service training meetings
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times when representing the organization
• Cooperatively with administration to facilitate practice regulations and policies
• Communicate with the clinic staff appropriately
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance
• Verify timecard at the end of each pay period
• Performs related work, as assigned
• Adhere to the internet, electronic mail and computer policies

Job Requirements:

• Must be a licensed physician assistant
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Must have 2 years of work experience as a physician assistant

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Capable of performing a complete history and physical
• Must occasionally kneel, twist, have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs