Physician Assistant - Prescott HR

Physician Assistant

Job Summary: Provides episodic and minor injury care to patients under the supervision of the Medical Director following established standards and protocols. Functions as a member of the clinical team maximizing the delivery of quality care to patients.

Primary Job Duties:

• Perform physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays as appropriate in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients in collaboration with supervising physician as appropriate.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, I & D’s, IV’s removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, and ear irrigations.
• Utilizes practice guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physicians in providing medical care to patients.
• Performs DOT physicals.
• Explain procedures, discuss test results, and prescribe treatments to patients.
• Document findings and treatment courses in patient electronic medical records including follow-up notes.
• Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may be present in an urgent care setting.
• Attending clinical provider staff meetings.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality.

Education:

Master’s degree from an AMA-accredited school for Physician Assistants.

Licenses/Certifications:

• State licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• National certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies (i.e., NCCPA).
• DEA license with no restrictions.
• Current ACLS/PALS certification.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of clinical experience in an urgent care setting, Emergency Room, or Family Practice office.
• Knowledge:
• Knowledge of medical coding.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of urgent care medicine.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of occupational health medicine.

Skills:

• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, and 401k with an employer match. Generous Paid Time Off and continuing educations and certification benefits.