Physician Assistant

FIVESTAR PULMONARY ASSOCIATES PLLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FIVESTAR PULMONARY ASSOCIATES PLLC is seeking a qualified healthcare professional to diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of related experience and appropriate certifications. Responsibilities include analyzing patient histories, prescribing medications, and educating patients on self-management. The role offers a competitive salary of $105,000 to $120,000 per year. Join a practice known for personalized and compassionate patient care, leveraging advanced technology for optimal treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Appropriate certifications and/or licensures required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets patients' histories and diagnostic information.
• Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems.
• Prescribes medications and educates patients about self-management.
• Orders and interprets results of diagnostic tests.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Active learning

Critical thinking

Monitoring

Service orientation

Complex problem solving

Instructing

Job description

Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

General Accountabilities

• Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribes medications.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.
• Refer patients for primary care conditions.
• Schedules follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Performs routine or annual physical examinations.
• Coordinates patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for Physician Assistant practice.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active learning
• Critical thinking
• Monitoring
• Service orientation
• Complex problem solving
• Instructing

Compensation: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

About The Practice

Fivestar Pulmonary Associates is a full-service pulmonary practice serving the communities of Allen, Mckinney, and Plano, Texas, and surrounding areas. The practice is thriving and has earned a reputation for excellence in the region.

Unrushed, compassionate care is a hallmark of the practice philosophy at Fivestar Pulmonary Associates. Each patient is treated as a valued member and receives personalized guidance and support throughout their time in treatment.

Outstanding diagnostic services include spirometry, diffusion capacity testing, and lung volume tests. Pulmonary function testing assists us in determining the source of symptoms and the extent of lung damage and shapes treatment planning.

When treatment is needed, each patient receives a customized plan tailored to their specific set of needs and goals.

Advanced technology guides all diagnostic and treatment services at Fivestar Pulmonary Associates. Team members attend ongoing education to learn how to make the most of this technology.

But we also understand that technology isn’t the only way to achieve favorable outcomes. Patients are counseled on how to make meaningful lifestyle improvements that can support breathing function. Smoking cessation programs are available, and patients can learn how to improve health by making positive changes to nutrition and activity levels.