PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Position Summary:
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication.

Major Duties:

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as in injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
• Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
• Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy and reporting back to physician.
• Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Keep management informed about status of injured/sick employees.
• Accompany sick/injured employees to the hospital when necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited educational program for physician assistant.
• Must be Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C).
• Must have 5 years of experience as PA-C.

Please send your resume and cover letter to ToddB@InvestigativeRisk.com.