Physician Assistant Job Description
Position Summary
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner performs expert-level duties for our Primary Care patients, with a strong emphasis on patient care delivery and chronic disease management.
This role includes conducting comprehensive patient interviews, obtaining medical histories, performing initial and periodic physical exams, evaluating patient behaviors, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and developing both short- and long-term treatment plans.
The essential functions listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor do they restrict the duties that may reasonably relate to this position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Perform physical examinations and document preventative health measures
Take and review patients' medical histories
Manage patient treatment plan
Order and interpret diagnostic tests; such as radiology tests and blood tests
Make diagnoses concerning a patient's injury and illness
Perform minor surgeries (sutures, toe nail removals, wart removal, etc)
Prescribe medications as needed
Facilitate referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, etc.
Record patient's progress
Educate and counsel patients and their families about diagnosis and treatment
Counsel patients on preventive care
Research the latest treatments to ensure the quality of patient care
Document patient chart and other documents as appropriate
Consult with Supervising Physician
Experience
Strong understanding of core adult and geriatric medicine techniques
National Provider Identifier (NPI), or ability to obtain one prior to employment start date, and meet current Medicare billing requirements
Demonstrated skill, knowledge, and ability essential for successful performance of assigned duties
Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes
Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Expertise and appropriate physical exam skills
Experience in working with patients undergoing single and combined modality treatment plans
Education
Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant Program
Current Physician Assistant licensure or Nurse Practitioner
DEA License
Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS) Certification
At least 2 years of experience in related field
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Interested? Please send your CV and cover letter to emma@novakindhealth.com . We can’t wait to hear from you!