Physician Assistant

Riverview Health; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Indiana is seeking a Physician Assistant to obtain complete histories, perform exams, write orders, and assist in surgeries and inpatient rounding. The role includes patient education and collaboration with supervising physicians.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA program, Indiana PA license with CS registration, and BLS. Experience in medical office settings is preferred. This on-site position emphasizes comprehensive care and team-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited physician assistant program.
• Indyiann PA license and Controlled Substances Registration essential.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Write orders and provide information to patients and families.
• Assist in surgery, casting, fracture care, wound care, and inpatient rounding as requested.
• Provide emergency care in collaboration with the physician and ensure chart review within 72 hours.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient communication

Medical office experience

Education

PA program graduate

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Physician Assistant is responsible for obtaining complete and comprehensive patient histories, performing physical examinations, writing orders, responding to patient questions and providing information to patients and their families. Required to assist in surgery, casting, fracture care, wound care, and inpatient rounding as requested. Exercises judgment within their areas of competence provided that a member of the supervising physician team shall have the ultimate responsibility for patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• Order, perform and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic and invasive procedures as appropriate.
• Following physician observation and approval of technique, perform therapeutic or corrective measures, including but not limited to suturing, incision and drainage, casting and splinting.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists, services and community resources (i.e. physical therapy, other subspecialists and social services).
• Provide and conduct hospital admissions, contingent upon appropriate hospital clinical privileges.
• Provide emergency care in collaboration with the physician.
• Provide preventative care and counseling on health and awareness related conditions.
• Prescribe appropriate medications as needed.
• The supervising physician or physician designee reviews all patient encounters no later than (72) seventy-two hours after the physician assistant has seen the patient. (100% of charts in first 3 years of employment; 50% of charts thereafter. IN code 25-27.5-6-1)

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Graduate of an approved/accredited physician assistant program

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: One (1) year of clinical experience
• Preferred: Three (3) years of experience in medical office

License/Certification Requirements

• Physician Assistant License valid to practice in the state of Indiana
• Controlled Substances Registration license in the state of Indiana
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Physician Assistant Studies.

Masters or better in Physician Assistant Studies.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS- Basic Life Support

Controlled Substance Reg

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