Summary of Job Duties: PA must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients and skills for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Assessment of health status of patients • Obtains a relevant health and medical history, performs a physician examination both focused and comprehensive, depending on patient needs, identifies health risks and needs, updates and records changes in health status, assesses mental and functional status. Diagnosis • Formulates an appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical exam and clinical findings, identifies needs of the individual, and family as a result of the patient interview (history) and physical exam. Develop a plan of care • Provides an acceptable plan of care that maximizes the patient’s health potential and takes into account: ordering of appropriate diagnostic tests, identifying and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic agents when needed, and identifying and planning non-pharmacologic interventions when appropriate, and develops a plan for education of the patient and their family or caregiver. Consults with physicians and other health professionals when needed. Implementation of the plan • Plans are based on established priorities and include: accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, assisting in the operating room, prescribing pharmacologic agents under prescriptive protocols, providing relevant and timely patient and caregiver education, and making appropriate referrals to other health professionals. • Participates as a team member in patient care conferences with other health disciplines and uses a team approach to the provision of care. • Participates in clinical case conferences and other department and campus meetings as appropriate. Documentation and Billing • Responsible for appropriate documentation and billing notations for care that is given. Professional Development • Seeks out opportunities to improve skills and knowledge Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: · Graduation from a nationally accredited PA program. · Physician Assistant license/certification or eligible to apply. · Must be eligible for prescriptive authority certificate. · Ability to communicate and interpret complex written and verbal messages, complex reasoning, judgment problem-solving and calculations. · Basic computer skills. Additional Information: Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically, Frequent Physical Activity: Stand Occasional Physical Activity: Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility Noise Level: Moderate Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity Near visual acuity Hazards: Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools