Ambulatory Physician Assistant — Elko, NV | Full-Time

PREMISE HEALTH; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Virtual primary care

Virtual behavioral health

Job summary

Premise Health in Elko, NV is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to support our Walk-In/Acute Care service line. The PA will perform physicals, manage patient care plans, and work with a physician team in our on-site Health Center.

The role requires NCCPA certification, state licenses, DEA registration, BLS/ACLS as applicable, and at least three years of ambulatory or occupational health experience. Expect rotating 4x10 shifts, with some weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Hold an ARC-PA accredited PA program diploma and current PA license for the state.
• NCCPA certification is required for practice.
• DEA license is required for prescribing controlled substances.
• CPR/BLS (with hands-on evaluation) and ACLS may be required per contract.
• Minimum three years of ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice, or ED experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA/workplace health and safety concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, provides home-going instructions, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and health maintenance.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions.
• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).
• May require other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Team player

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

State PA license

DEA license

BLS/ACLS certification

Hands-on CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Premise Health in Elko, NV is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to support our Walk-In/Acute Care service line. The PA will perform physicals, manage patient care plans, and work with a physician team in our on-site Health Center.

The role requires NCCPA certification, state licenses, DEA registration, BLS/ACLS as applicable, and at least three years of ambulatory or occupational health experience. Expect rotating 4x10 shifts, with some weekend coverage.