Surgical Physician Assistant - Patient Care & Diagnostics

20010 Sanford Clinic; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care in collaboration with physicians and the care team. The PA conducts history taking, examinations, and management of health concerns across the lifespan, coordinating care to promote optimal outcomes.

You will order and interpret tests, educate patients, prescribe therapies in compliance with regulations, and participate in quality and safety initiatives while ensuring accurate EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Clinical experience in a specialty area is preferred but not required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
• May perform procedures & treatments within scope of practice & assist with procedures & treatments when indicated.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Licensure as PA

DEA permit

NCCPA certification

Clinical experience preferred

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care in collaboration with physicians and the care team. The PA conducts history taking, examinations, and management of health concerns across the lifespan, coordinating care to promote optimal outcomes.

You will order and interpret tests, educate patients, prescribe therapies in compliance with regulations, and participate in quality and safety initiatives while ensuring accurate EMR documentation.