Physician Assistant

Providence Medical Group; Vandalia, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Group in Ohio is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide medical care under physician supervision. The role includes evaluating patients, performing histories and physicals, and managing both acute and chronic conditions with appropriate treatments.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, ordering tests, and documenting all care in the EMR system, while educating patients and families and coordinating with staff. Requires Ohio PA license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio state PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Minimum one year physician assistant experience.
• Graduate of AMA-accredited PA program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and perform physicals.
• Assess health status and plan care.
• Provide acute and chronic patient care and administer medications.
• Prescribe medications and order labs.
• Educate patients and families about medications and treatment.
• Document care in EMR and maintain patient records.

Skills

Medical history taking

Patient assessment

Clear communication

Emergency response

Education

BA/BS, MS preferred

AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

EMR system

Medical equipment operation

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The physician's assistant is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician. Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of the practice physician(s).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Physician(s).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, minor office surgical procedures. Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications. Prescribes medications.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Responds to emergencies including use of CPR/ACLS.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient records and maintains department statistics. Uses computer/EMR system to access/enter needed data.
• Educates patient and families as appropriate regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides continuity of care.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Performs work as related.

The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to job position.

EDUCATION:

BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited Physician Assistant program.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one-year experience as Physician Assistant, preferably in office/clinic setting.

REQUIREMENTS:

Current Ohio state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant. Current CPR certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of professional clinical theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patience care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

SKILLS:

• Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional clinical to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighting up to 10 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

ENVIORNMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.