Physician Assistant

Jobtailor; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Springfield, VA seeks an experienced clinician to perform physical exams, compile medical data, and implement treatment plans for new and established patients in an outpatient setting. You will coordinate preoperative assessments, ensure documentation, and educate patients about perioperative care while collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and commitment to patient-centered care within a busy

Qualifications

• Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope or elevate when needed.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and drills.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and compile medical data.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor perioperative care.
• Coordinate preoperative assessments and surgical scheduling.
• Ensure timely completion of medical charts and admin paperwork.
• Educate patients and families about plans and medications.
• Communicate with physicians to assess patient status.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Clinical Documentation

Job description

• Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
• Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications
• Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment
• Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines
• May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation
• Assesses patient status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission requirements
• May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures
• Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting
• Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented
• Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process
• May or may not coordinate the surgical schedule considering special needs of the patient
• Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director
• May confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered
• Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician
• Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy
• Performs preoperative activities according to Facility policy
• Provides support to medical and office staff

Requirements

• Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or elevate as appropriate
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Ability to follow instructions with little supervision
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
• May make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated
• Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated
• Travels between facilities when indicated
• Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and continuity of care, ensuring compliance with medical guidelines and effective communication with patients and families. Proficient in performing preoperative assessments and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Preoperative Assessment
• Patient Education
• Emergency Response

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Physical Examination
• Diagnostic Studies
• Medication Administration
• Medical Chart Documentation
• Continuity of Care

Soft Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• Communication Skills
• Professional Demeanor
• Problem-Solving
• Ability to Follow Instructions

Industry Keywords

• Outpatient Care
• Surgical Schedule Coordination
• Perioperative Experience
• Compliance Assessment
• Medical Clearance