Phyisician Assistant

Northside Hospital; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant to contribute to patient care under medical supervision. The role involves physical and psychosocial assessments, establishing diagnoses, and coordinating treatment plans to support patient health outcomes.

The position emphasizes ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing follow-up care, and providing preventative counseling to diverse patient populations, in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• PA degree from a recognized university affiliated with a medical school.
• Eligible for medical licensure as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and psychosocial assessments.
• Establish medical diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; follow up care.
• Provide preventive health counseling.

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Under general supervision, and with medical consultation and direction, performs physical, psycho-social assessment; establishes medical diagnosis; orders and evaluate diagnostic tests; manages follow up care; does other related work as required. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, developing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting lab tests and results, along with providing preventative healthcare and counseling.

1. A college degree as a Physician's Assistant from a recognized university, affiliated with a medical school
2. Please refer to the Medical Staff Guidelines for certifications and credentialing applicable to this position.

PREFERRED:

1. Two to five years of experience with a medical practice setting where diagnosis, treatment and patient education were the focus of the role