Physician Assistant

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Job Summary
Functions under the collaborative practice agreement with a physician, providing professional medical services in the community health center setting.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive examination, screening, health education, and treatment of patients within the nurse specialist’s scope of practice using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of the patient.
• Examines the patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and physical examination results.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, managing infections, aspirations, EKG.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in providing continuity of care.
• Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority, dispenses supplies, and prescribes other treatments (e.g., physical therapy) for acute and chronic health problems.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with other medical providers and specialists; determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment at the direction of specialists.
• Documents and maintains patient records according to program standards.
• Participates in education of graduate nursing students as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge and skills for providing direct patient care in primary health care practice.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to patient care and community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Skill in effective communication with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and the public.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program;
  Master’s degree in nursing with advanced physical assessment skills; ANA Certification within one year of employment.

Licenses or Certifications

• License to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Current DEA registration.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Secondary Gap Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• 401K with employer match up to 3%
• Continuing Education up to $1,500
• Relocation Reimbursement up to $2,500
• Loan Repayment through NHSC

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential functions and meet physical and mental requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities. This description is not exhaustive.

Disclaimer

This position involves exposure to infectious agents including HIV, Hepatitis, and TB. Duties are essential and subject to reasonable accommodations. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Health and Human Services