Physician Assistant

Live Well Homecare; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team, ensuring safe, ethical care and patient education, while maintaining documentation and adherence to

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and procedural skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assess and establish diagnoses, develop and implement treatment plans.
• Accurately document patient information in electronic medical records.
• Order, interpret tests, and prescribe or adjust therapies as appropriate.
• Report significant findings or risks to the collaborating physician.
• Perform procedures within licensed scope.
• Maintain clear communication with the healthcare team and patients.
• Provide health education, acting as an advocate for patients.
• Follow policies and guidelines to meet clinical goals and deadlines.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Procedural skills

Ethical standards

Education

Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant

Job description

Role Summary

Provides patient care in collaboration with physicians, demonstrating autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, and performs procedures within the scope of practice. Communicates effectively with patients, healthcare team, and referring providers, ensuring safe, ethical care and patient education.

Role Summary

Provides patient care in collaboration with physicians, demonstrating autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, and performs procedures within the scope of practice. Communicates effectively with patients, healthcare team, and referring providers, ensuring safe, ethical care and patient education.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and establish diagnoses, develop and implement treatment plans.
• Accurately document patient information in electronic medical records.
• Order, interpret tests, and prescribe or adjust therapies as appropriate.
• Report significant findings or risks to the collaborating physician.
• Perform procedures within licensed scope.
• Maintain clear communication with the healthcare team and patients.
• Provide health education, acting as an advocate for patients.
• Follow policies and guidelines to meet clinical goals and deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills

Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant is required. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and procedural skills are essential, along with adherence to policies and ethical standards. Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment is crucial.