Patient‑Focused Physician Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care under the supervision of a physician.

You will collaborate with staff to meet patients' needs across ages and genders. Responsibilities include performing exams, reviewing medical histories, ordering tests, prescribing treatments, educating patients, and ensuring complete documentation within 48 hours of discharge, while maintaining clinical standards and participating in quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program – Required.
• Physician Assistant License required; active medical board certification as per state.
• CDS license and DEA registration as applicable.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical standards and follows company guidelines.
• Examines patients for symptoms and provides patient-focused care.
• Educates patients and families and supports informed decision-making.
• Reviews medical history and documents data for records.
• Orders tests and interprets results to guide treatment.
• Administers or prescribes treatments as directed by supervising physician.
• Promotes health through education on diet, hygiene, and prevention.
• Refers patients to specialists when needed for wellbeing.
• Ensures accurate, legible, timely documentation for billing.
• Documents entries within 48 hours after discharge when possible.
• Utilizes facilities and resources efficiently.
• Participates in quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Engages in Peer Review and Chart Audit as designated by the Medical Director.
• Maintains contract with supervising physician(s) for scope gaps.
• Maintains competency and training for facility-specific services.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program

Physician Assistant License

CDS License as applicable

DEA Registration

Active medical board certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care under the supervision of a physician.

You will collaborate with staff to meet patients' needs across ages and genders. Responsibilities include performing exams, reviewing medical histories, ordering tests, prescribing treatments, educating patients, and ensuring complete documentation within 48 hours of discharge, while maintaining clinical standards and participating in quality