Weekend Urgent Care PA (PRN)

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Urgent Care in Owensboro, KY seeks a Physician Assistant to provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include taking histories, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing or referring care, and educating patients and families. Some duties may involve OR assistance and accurate documentation. Per diem/PRN status with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Requires PA licensure in Kentucky upon hire.
• National certification (NCCPA) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other providers.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and families concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• May coordinate registration functions and assist in operating room.
• Documents assessment and care plans accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Prescriptive authority

Patient education

Documentation

History taking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Owensboro Health Urgent Care in Owensboro, KY seeks a Physician Assistant to provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include taking histories, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing or referring care, and educating patients and families. Some duties may involve OR assistance and accurate documentation. Per diem/PRN status with variable hours.