Physician Assistant

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc. in High Point, NC is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The role involves performing exams, ordering diagnostics, and developing treatment plans while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a NC PA license and PA certification, with CPR and a valid NC driver’s license. Strong communication in English and ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Must hold a North Carolina PA license.
• CPR certification required.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Must have NC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical exams and medical history.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe under supervision.
• Document patient records and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate care with specialists and care teams.
• Assist in clinic and provider meetings.
• Dispose of medical waste per policy.
• Adapt to shifting priorities.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical exams

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Laboratory coordination

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

North Carolina PA License

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Provides direct patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the North Carolina State Boards of Medical Examiners and Nursing.

Essential Functions:

• Performs complete physical exams, obtains medical history; interprets and records findings.
• Orders/obtains appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies/tests to assist with patient evaluations, as needed.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic plan.
• Performs direct patient care services, which may include instruction, education, counseling, recommendation of medications and treatments, health and illness prevention, and/or community resources to meet specific needs to patient and family.
• Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
• Reviews, writes, and renews medication prescriptions, which corresponds to the written standing orders, and/or, to the consultation advice of the supervising physician.
• Documents, updates, and maintains patient records.
• Carries out patient care services under indirect physician supervision, such as suture removal, catherizations, burn and wound debridements, simple head injuries, dressing changes, pelvic exams, removal of foreign bodies from orifice or tissue, etc.
• Collaborates with physician in the management of acute or long-term patient needs: monitors/maintains a record of patient progression, and consults with supervising physician when patient progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Collaborates with the designated Triage Nurse to address phone calls from patient seeking advice, answers to health questions, determination of being seen in the clinic, etc., home health nurses, teachers, inpatient medical team, PT 's, OT's, and physicians.
• Collaborates with Community Liaisons and Wraparound staff to coordinate patient complex care, follow-ups, and continuity of care
• Reviews school reports, psychological evaluations, DEC evaluations, IEP's, Early Intervention Reports, etc. with regards patient care plan.
• Summarizes records and prepares referral letters.
• Communicates/confers with various outside agencies and resources regarding medical advice/information of clinic patients, such as dentist, social services, speech and hearing, etc., as needed.
• Refers patients to specialist, such as ENT, Pediatric Surgeon, Dermatologist, Neurologist, Asthma, etc., as needed.
• Assists in Quality initiative
• Participates in clinic and provider meeting minutes
• Confers with other health professionals regarding patient condition, if necessary.
• Promotes team, system, and organizational goals; maintains patient confidentiality and provides superior customer service.
• Disposes all disposable, contaminated, and used items into designated waste containers.
• Abides by all company policies regarding safety/health rules and regulations.
• Adapts to various situations and adjusts to shifting priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preparation and Training:

Job duties require a broad knowledge of advanced clinical/Physician Assistant Program skills and comparable studies not available in undergraduate schools. Requires completion of certification as an Physician Assistant. Must have a working knowledge of data processing equipment, computers, telephones, and such typical office machines and equipment. Must maintain effective written and oral communication and English skills. Must maintain current North Carolina PA License, with a letter of approval from the NC Medical Board. CPR certification, and a NC driver's license are also necessary. (Every 2 years)