Physician Assistant, Urology - Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center

Atlantic Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide medical care under physician supervision. You will perform examinations, order and interpret tests, and participate in treatment plans. This role emphasizes patient education, chronic disease management, and ensuring continuity of care within the practice.

Strong clinical skills and compassionate communication are essential. The position offers ongoing professional development and integration into a collaborative care team

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

Responsible for treating and providing health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a physician. Educates patients on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or diseases. Assists patients in the management of chronic diseases and illnesses and promotes health and wellness.

Principal Accountabilities:

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