Physician Assistant: Clinical Care & Diagnostics Lead

East Alabama Health; Smiths Station (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and implement care plans within a hospital setting. The role requires PA licensure and BLS certification, with preferred MPAS/PA-C credentials.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, order entry for tests, and timely evaluation of patient outcomes, contributing to high-quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in medicine or PA program completed.
• Preferred 1 year medical experience in a similar setting.
• Required registration/license/certification (PA).
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents patient physical assessment to identify priority care needs.
• Obtains a detailed medical history and identifies patients at physiological risk.
• Performs procedures necessary to implement plan of care and orders tests as required by plan of care.
• Documents all patient care activities and evaluates the outcome of patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Plan of care

Education

Bachelor of science in medicine

MPAS/PA-C

Job description

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and implement care plans within a hospital setting. The role requires PA licensure and BLS certification, with preferred MPAS/PA-C credentials.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, order entry for tests, and timely evaluation of patient outcomes, contributing to high-quality care and patient safety.