ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.

- Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

- Promotes continuity of patient care by relevant counseling guidance, health instruction follow-up visits or telephone contact.

- Recognizes mental deviation from normal; initiates arrangements for treatment of psychiatric and psychosocial problems.

- Establishes a collaborative relationship with referral physician where roles and responsibilities are clearly delineated and agreed upon

-Interprets the role of the Physician's Assistant to the community.

- Participates in the development of protocols and performance improvement procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises support staff and students

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

-Graduated from an approved Physician's Assistant training program

-Two or more years of experience as a physician assistant is preferred