Physician Assist Urgent Care Clinic

Job Summary:

• Under the supervision of a Clark Regional Physician Services physician, provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to patients in an assigned area/service
• Reports to Director of Physician Practices

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Education:

• Graduate of ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program, required

Licensure/

Certifications:

• Valid and current license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), if appropriate
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), if appropriate