Physician Assistant - Employer Solutions - PRN/As Needed

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform comprehensive patient assessments, order and interpret tests, and provide medical care in collaboration with supervising physicians. You will handling urgent and non-urgent presentations, facilitate referrals, and document care in EMR systems.

The role includes performing procedures, DOT physicals, and explaining treatments to patients. Licensing, DOT/NRCME certifications, and BLS are required; hospital or outpatient experience is

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification from an approved program.
• MD licensure to practice medicine.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Maryland Controlled Substance license.
• NRCME DOT examination certificate.
• BLS certification through AHA or approved center.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays as appropriate in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients in collaboration with supervising physician as appropriate.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, IVs removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, and ear irrigations.
• Utilizes practice guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physicians in providing medical care to patients.
• Performs DOT physicals.
• Explain procedures, discuss test results, and prescribe treatments to patients.
• Document findings and treatment courses in patient EMR including follow-up notes.
• Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may be present in an urgent care setting.

Skills

EMR experience

CME credits maintenance

Time management

multitasking

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Maryland medical license

DEA license

Maryland Controlled Substance license

NRCME DOT certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

• Perform physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays as appropriate in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients in collaboration with supervising physician as appropriate.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, IVs removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, and ear irrigations.
• Utilizes practice guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physicians in providing medical care to patients.
• Performs DOT physicals.
• Explain procedures, discuss test results, and prescribe treatments to patients.
• Document findings and treatment courses in patient electronic medical records including follow-up notes.
• Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may be present in an urgent care setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of computer skills. Experience with prior electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
• Maintains the necessary CME credits to maintain licensure.
• Must demonstrate ability to stay organized; is able to multi-task effectively.
• Must demonstrate time management, conflict resolution, and trouble shooting skills.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Physician Assistant: Certification of completion from an approved Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Maryland Controlled Substance license.
• NRCME DOT examination certificate required.
• Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or an approved training center.
• License to practice in any state that has never been suspended or revoked.
• Has not been excluded from participation from any Payers.
• 1+ years of experience in hospital or outpatient setting preferred.

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family’s needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. The pay range may also vary based on specialty if applicable. Salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.