Physician Assistant - Atlanta Head & Neck Associates

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Physician Assistant to perform physical and psycho-social assessments, establish medical diagnoses, and order and interpret diagnostic tests.

You will manage follow-up care under medical direction in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role includes developing comprehensive treatment plans, providing preventative care and counseling, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• A college degree as a Physician's Assistant from a recognized university, affiliated with a medical school.
• Two to five years of experience in a medical practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, psycho-social assessments and establish medical diagnoses.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests; interpret results and advise on care.
• Develop treatment plans and provide preventive healthcare and counseling.
• Manage follow-up care under medical supervision.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medical knowledge

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, and with medical consultation and direction, performs physical, psycho-social assessment; establishes medical diagnosis; orders and evaluate diagnostic tests; manages follow up care; does other related work as required. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, developing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting lab tests and results, along with providing preventative healthcare and counseling.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

A college degree as a Physician's Assistant from a recognized university, affiliated with a medical school

Please refer to the Medical Staff Guidelines for certifications and credentialing applicable to this position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

Two to five years of experience with a medical practice setting where diagnosis, treatment and patient education were the focus of the role

Work Hours:

8am-430pm