Evaluates, examines, diagnoses, and treats patients, in collaboration with an attending physician, according to established protocols, while maintaining and promoting the wellbeing of the individual through preventative health care and guidance.
Requirements
- Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance
- Ensures the assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect care of the patient is delivered in accordance with all appropriate licensing boards, hospital policies, procedures, and all other professional standards
- Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the practice of a professional physician assistant
- Assists in the department's compliance with state, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies
- Provides for patient safety in compliance with nursing, hospital, and physician practice guidelines and policies
- Participates in unit performance activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service
- Manages the physical and psychological problems of the patient
- Communicates effectively with physician supervisor and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assures a continuous flow of patient care
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance