Physician Assistant - Ortho

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a skilled Physician’s Assistant to enhance our patient care team. The role involves performing assessments, establishing diagnoses, and managing treatment plans, contributing significantly to the health and well-being of our patients in Lawrenceville. Ideal candidates will have a college degree in a relevant field and experience in a medical practice context.

Qualifications

• Degree from recognized university affiliated with a medical school.
• Experience in medical practice setting focusing on diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments and establish medical diagnoses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Manage follow-up care and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Education

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Education

College degree as a Physician’s Assistant

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

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.

PREFERRED:

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

Work Hours:

7-4

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No