The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides medical care under the supervision of a physician. Key responsibilities include taking patient histories, conducting physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, and developing treatment plans. PAs also prescribe medications, assist in surgeries, and provide patient education. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a healthcare team are essential for success in this role.
Essential functions
- Perform in-office medical evaluation and management, pre-operative and post-operative care, history, and physical examinations for patients with emergent, acute, and chronic medical concerns
- Perform appropriate medical evaluation, formulation of care plans, necessary or applicable non-invasive in-office procedures, education of patients, and follow-up appointments
- Take weekday, weekend, and Holiday call for the practice
- Document clinical encounters closing office visits and telephone encounters
- Route medical office charts to supervising physicians
- Assist physicians directly in the clinic by evaluating and treating physician-scheduled patients independently or side-by-side
- Manage electronic in-basket inquiries and email including, but not limited to patient phone calls, patient inquiries, laboratory and diagnostic test results, staff messages, carbon-copied medical charts, and other general duties.
Competencies
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service and computer skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Friendly, personable demeanor
- Detail oriented
Physical demands
Must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to or more than 25 pounds. Frequent sitting with occasional standing and walking. Utilization of hand and finger dexterity for computer work and the viewing of a computer screen for the majority of the day.
Travel required
In-state multi clinic travel may be required.
Required education and experience
- Master's in physician assistant studies from an accredited program
- Physician Assistant license for the State of Delaware
- State of Delaware and Federal Narcotics Licenses
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (required) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (optional)
- Active NCCPA certification and re-certification when applicable
- Highschool diploma or GED
Preferred education and experience
- Previous experience as a Physician Assistant preferred