Physician Assistant

CONNECTICUT REGIONAL PAIN SPEC; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities include examining patients, collecting medical histories, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a valid state license, and experience in a medical environment. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history.
• Read test results, interpret data appropriately.
• Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes.
• Prescribe medication or therapy with oversight.
• Work with healthcare team to formulate treatment plans.
• Evaluate patients with chronic pain and identify pain generators.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid state licensing

Tools

Medical terminology

Charting

Diagnostic tests

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 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 with a physician's approval. 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
• EVALUATING PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND IDENTIFYING PAIN GENERATORS, SCHEDULING FOR APPROPIRATE PAIN MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

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