Patient-Centered PA: Care Champion

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System provides high quality, patient-focused healthcare in collaboration with clinical staff. The PA practices under the supervision of a physician and delivers care within licensure, training, and state standards.

Responsibilities include examining patients, ordering tests, administering treatments, educating patients, and documenting care. A PA Program graduate and active licensure are required; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program and licensed to practice.
• Maintains continuing education and licensure per state requirements.
• Strong patient communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients and delivers high-quality care.
• Orders tests and reviews results to guide treatment.
• Prescribes treatments and educates patients on prevention.
• Documents data accurately for billing and records.
• Participates in department quality improvement and meetings.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Physician Assistant Program graduate

Job description

The Physician Assistant at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System provides high quality, patient-focused healthcare in collaboration with clinical staff. The PA practices under the supervision of a physician and delivers care within licensure, training, and state standards.

Responsibilities include examining patients, ordering tests, administering treatments, educating patients, and documenting care. A PA Program graduate and active licensure are required; BLS is required.