PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Job Description
The Practice Physician Assistant reflects the Virginia Board of Medicine's Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants. All services rendered by a Physician Assistant shall be to provide the best care to patients and their families while under the continuous supervision of a doctor of medicine.
Responsibilities
History and physical examinations, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, drug allergies, surgeries and hospitalizations
Works under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to provide medical services at Centra facilities and outreach locations
Provides clinical support to nursing staff for care of complex patients at Centra facilities and affiliated joint venture facilities
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development needs, psychological status, psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients served
Screens hospitalized patient charts referred for noninvasive testing to determine most appropriate test
Coordinates and implements discharge plans that include follow-up care, diet, equipment and medication
Completes progress notes, admission and discharge summaries, collaborates with patients' physicians to provide holistic care
Functions as an expert practitioner in the area of specialization, maintaining a current/relevant knowledge base in the field
Serve and care for our patients, customers, and each other. Provide high quality, service and courtesy to all. Respond to customers, wants/needs in a positive manner
Practices according to Centra's Customer Service Performance Standards
Displays and promotes a positive public relations approach to staff, physicians, patients, families and the public
Serves a major role of patient's advocate in the medical care system serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison between patient and physician
Provides patients and families with education and support
Promote department efficiency and improvement. Is dependable, punctual, and flexible. Willing to serve on committees
Makes weekend rounds if required on a rotating basis per Medical Director
Qualifications
Required Education: Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant School
Required Certifications and Licensures: Current licensure by the State of Virginia as a Physician Assistant ACLS (required only for LFM)
Hospitals and Health Care
Health Care Provider
Full-time