Physician Assistant

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.

• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.

• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.

• Coordinates screening for research studies.

• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.

• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.

• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.

• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.

• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.

• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.

• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Salary:

• Emergency Medicine stipend available commensurate with years of experience worked in Emergency Medicine (this is a supplemental