What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at 609 Fulton Pediatrics PC?
We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
- Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
- Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
- Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
- Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
- Attend to emergencies
- Provide help during surgeries
- Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
- Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
Skills
- Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
- Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
- Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
- Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Caring and compassionate
- Team player with good communication skills
- BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff and patients must wear masks at all times. Sanitization of office throughout the day. Limited waiting room space, patients encouraged to wait in their cars if possible. On site COVID testing available.
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Physician assistant (Preferred)
- PA-C (Preferred)
Work Location: One location