Physician Assistant

Company Overview
East Georgia Healthcare Center is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center serving several clinics. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to over 30,000 active patients, fostering a comprehensive and integrated primary care environment.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in acute and primary care, with experience in hospital and outpatient settings. As a Physician Assistant, you will deliver comprehensive patient care, perform clinical assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough physical examinations, obtain patient histories, and perform diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage acute pain, perform triage assessments, and provide urgent care services within various clinical settings.
• Administer injections, including botulinum toxin treatments, and assist with procedures such as suturing and catheterization.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for documentation, data collection, and medical records management.
• Support hospital-based care including ICU, neonatal ventilator management, ventilator support, and Level I & II trauma center protocols.
• Participate in clinical research trials and contribute to data collection efforts to advance evidence-based practices.
• Educate patients on health coaching topics such as medication administration, nutrition, family planning, and chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, infection control measures, and post-acute care strategies.

Qualifications

• Valid Physician Assistant license with current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Proven experience in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or critical care environments; Level I & II trauma center experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; telehealth experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and medical billing practices.
• Experience administering injections (including botulinum toxin), performing suturing procedures, and utilizing aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with ICU ventilator management, airway management techniques, and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Ability to handle complex patient assessments across diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, neonatal intensive care (PICU), hospice & palliative medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate patients effectively while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments such as emergency rooms or outpatient clinics; hospital experience highly valued. Join our team to make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate and expert healthcare services across our community

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person