Certified Physician Assistant - Geriatrics & Primary Care

Altea Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare in Nashville seeks an experienced Physician Assistant Certified to diagnose and treat health conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. As a non-physician provider, you will guide patient care and clinical practice, collaborating with a clinical team to promote health and prevent disease.

You will conduct physical exams, interpret lab tests, oversee patient health, prescribe medications, and educate patients and families on diseases and prevention, drawing on

Qualifications

• Valid Physician Assistant certification or state license.
• Experience in primary or acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

Non-physician provider

Primary care

Acute care

Chronic care

Health regulations

Team player

Patient education

Patience

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Job description

Altea Healthcare in Nashville seeks an experienced Physician Assistant Certified to diagnose and treat health conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. As a non-physician provider, you will guide patient care and clinical practice, collaborating with a clinical team to promote health and prevent disease.

You will conduct physical exams, interpret lab tests, oversee patient health, prescribe medications, and educate patients and families on diseases and prevention, drawing on