Physician Assistant

Azza HealthCare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide patient care in collaboration with physicians, exercising autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role includes ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and performing procedures within the scope of practice.

The PA will engage in triage, patient education, and communication with staff and patients to ensure safe, ethical care, documenting thoroughly in EMRs and maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies completed and active licensure.
• Proficient in patient assessment, diagnostics, and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to ethical and safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients, establishing treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Document thoroughly in electronic medical records, order diagnostic tests, and interpret results.
• Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue therapies as appropriate.
• Report significant risks or findings to the collaborating physician.
• Perform clinical procedures within authorized scope.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and staff via various channels.
• Provide health education and act as a patient advocate, ensuring understanding and safety.
• Follow policies, guidelines, and meet organizational goals and deadlines.

Skills

Patient assessment

Diagnostics

Clinical procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Role Overview

Provides patient care in collaboration with physicians, demonstrating autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and performs procedures within the scope of practice. Engages in triage, patient education, and communication with staff and patients to ensure safe, ethical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients, establishing treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Document thoroughly in electronic medical records, order diagnostic tests, and interpret results.
• Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue therapies as appropriate.
• Report significant risks or findings to the collaborating physician.
• Perform clinical procedures within authorized scope.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and staff via various channels.
• Provide health education and act as a patient advocate, ensuring understanding and safety.
• Follow policies, guidelines, and meet organizational goals and deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies; proficient in patient assessment, diagnostics, and clinical procedures; strong communication and teamwork skills; commitment to ethical and safe patient care.