Physician Assistant

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JOB PURPOSE:

To work with the primary PruittHealth Premier team and provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients. This includes treating chronic illnesses and injuries. Advising preventative healthcare, performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proven ability to perform comprehensive, adult/geriatric physical exam.

• Demonstrates ability to identify, diagnose and document chronic disease in adults.

• Demonstrates ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at risk.

• Independently takes and reviews complete medical histories; performs appropriate physical examinations, assesses the patient and records pertinent data.

• Provides urgent medical patient care under an established set of protocols.

• Uses prudent judgement when emergencies require action beyond established protocols.

• Directs Primary and Urgent Care support staff when performing medical procedures.

• Orders, interprets and sometimes performs laboratory, radiology and other screening/diagnostic procedures.

• Performs routine therapeutic procedures, to include but not limited to injections; IV/IO starts;

fluid and medication infusions; immunizations; care of wounds/lacerations/bites/punctures/fractures/dislocations; management of trauma, cardiac and

other emergencies; and all duties within the scope of PA training and certification.

• Instructs and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health.

• Refers patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and other resources in the

community. Stabilizes patients for transfer to higher level of care, when appropriate. Collaborates with local EMS providers when requested and appropriate.

• Orders, prescribes, administers and dispenses medications.

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.

• Provides leadership and - when necessary - training to MA, LVN, RN support staff and visiting students and medical residents.

• Regular, reliable attendance is expected.

• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Develops health care team staff by providing information, education opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

• Additional duties as assigned.

• Ensures all Members have an ICP developed within 48 hours of HRAT

• Facilitates agreement and implementation of the member's plan of care by engaging beneficiary, the facility staff, families/responsible parties, primary and specialty care physicians

• Evaluates the effectiveness, necessity and efficiency of the plan, making revisions as needed

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