Urgent Care PA: Autonomy, Impact & Patient Care

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Marion (IN); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Physician Assistant to provide professional medical services within MercyCare Community Physicians. The PA will exercise autonomy within the PA/physician relationship, conducting histories, exams, procedures, and treatment plans in a patient-centered care model.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications in collaboration with supervising physicians, maintaining meticulous medical records, and participating in quality improvement and education activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication with proper etiquette.
• Tactful and professional in duties.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional medical services to MercyCare Community Physicians patients.
• Record comprehensive medical histories and conduct exams.
• Order and document clinically appropriate procedures and tests.
• Prescribe medications in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Maintain accurate medical records and report required information to authorities.
• Consult with Medical Director and other clinicians as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and ongoing education.

Connaissances

Professional medical principles

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication (verbal & written)

Professional demeanor

Formation

Education sufficient to obtain required licensure

Description du poste

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Physician Assistant to provide professional medical services within MercyCare Community Physicians. The PA will exercise autonomy within the PA/physician relationship, conducting histories, exams, procedures, and treatment plans in a patient-centered care model.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications in collaboration with supervising physicians, maintaining meticulous medical records, and participating in quality improvement and education activities.