Physician Assistant

Northside Hospital; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a Physician’s Assistant to provide comprehensive patient assessments, formulate diagnoses, order and interpret tests, and develop treatment plans under supervision. Under medical direction, you will manage follow-up care and contribute to patient education.

Requirements include a PA degree from a recognized university affiliated with a medical school. Preferred: 2–5 years of experience in a clinical setting; adherence to Medical Staff Guidelines for

Qualifications

• A Physician's Assistant degree from a recognized university affiliated with a medical school.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and develop treatment plans under medical supervision.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostics.
• Provide preventative care counseling and follow-up for patients.
• Coordinate care and refer to specialists when needed.

Education

Physician's Assistant degree

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.

REQUIRED

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.