Physician Associate-Certified, PA-C - Pediatric

Prismhr Hire; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prismhr Hire is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide pediatric primary care under physician supervision. The role includes diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and educating patients and families within a physician–PA collaborative model.

The candidate will assess patients, order labs, develop treatment plans, and document care while coordinating with the clinical team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have completed PA training and certification.
• Two years of Physician Associate experience in a clinic setting.
• Current Kansas PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through history, interviews, chart reviews, and physical exams.
• Order and perform laboratory tests and coordinate with physicians.
• Develop and implement treatment plans following guidelines and state laws.
• Educate patients and families on medications, treatments, and health promotion.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

A salaried position responsible for providing pediatric primary care services under physician supervision, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients and families. Within physician – physician associate (PA) relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
2. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
3. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
4. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations.
5. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
6. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
7. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
8. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
10. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
11. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.

1. Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.

1. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
2. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
3. Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
4. Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
5. Knowledge of practice management systems including electronic health record systems (EHRs).

Skills:

1. Skill in oral and written communication; interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
2. Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.

Abilities:

1. Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
2. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
3. Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
4. Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.

Education:

Masters degree required. Successful completion of physician associate training and certification from an accredited physician associate program.

Experience:

Minimum two years of Physician Associate experience in a clinic setting.

Other Requirements:

• Current state of Kansas PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification
• Current CPR certification.

Equipment Operated:

Standard medical examination room equipment and instruments. Using computer/health information management system.

Work Environment:

Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Physician Associate such as standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs., occasionally lifts or moves up to 100 lbs with assistance. Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.