Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant - Interventional Pain
To provide direct care to patients under the supervision of a physician. Essential Functions: - Provides independent patient care services including minor surgery, acute chronic health problems w/in the guidelines of established procedures individual training experience. - Assesses health needs of patients, including physical assessment. - Provides direct patient care in accordance w/certification. Uses observation judgment in evaluating patients, designing implementing programs of care. This program of care is under the direct supervision of a physician. - Collaborates w/the physician other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care. - Maintains established systems of follow-up for patient care. - Refers patients to supervising physician or w/ physician agreement, to other health/professionals as appropriate. - Makes telephone evaluations as indicated, as well as giving medical advice information to patients by telephone where appropriate. - Maintains clinical competence through attending staff development programs. Is responsible for maintaining professional certification. - Participates in developing medical protocols for care which physician's assistant will implement. - Participates in planning for the delivery of clinical service. - Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards established criteria. - Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan. - Participates in training of students. - Performs other related duties as directed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 1 year of primary care experience required. - Bachelor's degree required. - State PA certification required. - AAPA certification required. - Qualified to obtain license to practice in the jurisdiction to which person is assigned. - National Provider Identification (NPI) required. - Graduation from an accredited PA program. Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years of primary care experience preferred.