Physician Assistant Certified

About This Role

This Physician Assistant Certified role involves diagnosing and treating health conditions, promoting good health practices, and ensuring optimal patient care and medical guidance within a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. The position suits a candidate with extensive clinical experience in primary care and a background in acute care, family health, or geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Requirements

• Valid PA state license in the certification/license area
• Proven experience as a non-physician provider in a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

Important Details

• Medical specialties: Geriatrics, Primary Care
• Physical setting: Post Acute Care Facility