Role Overview: Provides patient care in collaboration with physicians, demonstrating autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Orders tests, interprets results, and prescribes medications within the physician assistant scope, working alongside nursing staff and other departments. Responsibilities include triage, patient education, and communication with patients and healthcare providers.
Key Duties:
- Assess and diagnose patients, developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Accurately document in electronic medical records, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe evidence-based therapies.
- Adjust or discontinue medications as needed; report significant findings to the collaborating physician.
- Perform procedures within licensed scope and communicate effectively with the healthcare team and patients.
- Provide health education, advocate for patients, and ensure safe, ethical care.
- Follow policies, guidelines, and meet organizational goals and deadlines.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies required. Must be licensed and proficient in clinical assessment, diagnostics, and patient communication.