Physician Assistant: Comprehensive Patient Care & Diagnostics

Atlantic Health System; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey seeks a healthcare professional to provide medical care under physician direction, educate patients on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and assist in managing chronic diseases. The role emphasizes patient education, continuity of care, and collaborative practice.

Key duties include evaluating patients with physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing injections and wound care, developing patient management plans, and

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and gathers patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results.
• Performs treatment procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey seeks a healthcare professional to provide medical care under physician direction, educate patients on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and assist in managing chronic diseases. The role emphasizes patient education, continuity of care, and collaborative practice.

Key duties include evaluating patients with physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing injections and wound care, developing patient management plans, and