Autonomous Physician Assistant: Expert Patient Care

Geisinger; Fox Hill (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a Physician Assistant who collaborates with physicians to deliver care to new or established patients, conducts evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans, and orders tests as needed.

You will interpret results, prescribe medications within scope, and educate patients and families in a language they understand; the environment is clinical with emphasis on safety and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and establishes presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans.
• Maintains complete entries in the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing.
• Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any significant risks to patient health.
• Performs procedures within the physician assistant scope of practice.
• Communicates with collaborating physician, patient, PCP and staff via telephone or other means.
• Educates patient and family in a language they can understand, acting as advocate for safe care.

Job description

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a Physician Assistant who collaborates with physicians to deliver care to new or established patients, conducts evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans, and orders tests as needed.

You will interpret results, prescribe medications within scope, and educate patients and families in a language they understand; the environment is clinical with emphasis on safety and evidence-based practice.