Physician Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide care under the supervision of attending physicians, following established guidelines and standards. You will obtain histories, perform exams, order tests, and help manage patient treatment.

This full-time, on-site role requires a PA license and BLS certification; prior PA experience is preferred. You may be involved in on-call duties and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Physician Assistant program.
• Current Physician Assistant state license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains health histories and assesses patients to determine healthcare needs.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders routine laboratory/diagnostic tests and adjusts treatment plans.
• Makes tentative diagnoses and plans for patient management.
• Counsels patients regarding their health needs.

Skills

Health assessment

Patient counseling

Clinical decision making

Education

PA program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Provides care and treatment to patients under the supervision of the attending physician(s) in accordance with established guidelines.

Provides care and treatment to patients under the supervision of the attending physician(s) in accordance with established guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Obtains health histories and assesses the patient in order to determine healthcare needs.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders routine laboratory/diagnostic tests and adjusts treatment plan as appropriate.
• Makes tentative diagnosis about management and treatment of patients.
• Counsels patients in relation to their health needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of approved or accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Physician Assistant state license
• BLS certification

Preferred:

• Prior Physician Assistant experience

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004929
• Daily Work Times: varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes