Physician Assistant​/Urgent Care​/Massachusetts​/Locum Tenens​/Urgent Care Family Physician Assistant

SUMMARY
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This position is primarily responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patient.

• Provider must have an active, unrestricted license in the state of MA as a PA-C.
• Provider must have a DEA and MCSR at the time of application.
• Provider must be willing to obtain DOT certification.
• Provider must have and up to date ACLS and PALS certification at the time of application.
• Full time position is 36-42 hours/week and includes full time benefits package including an Up To Date  membership.
• $75-$110 rate of hourly compensation for PA.
• Excellent training and clinical decision support from a Veteran Clinical Leadership team that provides bi-weekly cased based education and focuses on evidence-based medicine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

LOCATIONS:

Ten clinics in the Boston Metro Area:
Attleboro, Back Bay, Bedford, Burlington, Chestnut Hill, Franklin, Medford, North Waltham, South Waltham, and Stoneham.

TEAM PLAYER:

· Arrive each day prepared to work at your appointed time

· Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed.

· Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions. Listen to others with an open mind.

· Offer to help during down time.

· Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.

· Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.

· Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.

· Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.

· Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.

· Administers or prescribes treatments.

· Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies.

· Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.

· Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations.

· Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination.

· Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside.

· Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.

· Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

· Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.

· Refers patients to primary care physicians or medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.

· Documents the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.

· Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.

· Daily follow up on laboratory tests and X-Rays.

· Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.

· Professional appearance

· Current CPR certification

· Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA

· Team player who is equally comfortable working independently

· Warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills

· Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent

· Client interaction skills and able to multi-task

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.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a…