Physician Assistant

Som Medical Practice; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lockport, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant to examine patients, collect medical histories, and prescribe therapies under physician oversight. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and experience in a medical environment. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history.
• Read test results and interpret data appropriately.
• Explain test results and expected health outcomes.
• Prescribe medication or therapy under physician oversight.
• Work closely with healthcare team to formulate treatment plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Experience with medical terminology

Education

Valid state licensing

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team! As a Physician Assistant, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records

Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results

Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes

Prescribe medication or therapy with a physician overseeing as part of a larger health plan

Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan

Qualifications

Valid state licensing required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills