Physician Assistant

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for providing healthcare patient services aligned with education, training, competency, experience and demonstrates knowledge related to scope of practice. This job description serves as a practice agreement and will be reviewed annually by the physician assistant and collaborating/supervising licensed physician. See organizational policy for more details.

Job Functions

1. Assesses, diagnoses, provides and implements a treatment plan of care and follow up as needed.
2. Performs physical examinations
3. Interprets and evaluates patient data
4. Orders, performs or reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
5. Provides instructions regarding patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion
6. Creates and maintains appropriate patient records including transmitting or executing specific orders
7. Prescribes, administers and dispenses medications, controlled substances and medical devices as appropriate
8. Initiates evaluation and treatment procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency situations
9. Assists in surgery (if applicable)
10. Works directly with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain DEA registration
11. Maintains patient confidentiality
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

License/Certifications

• Current Minnesota NP or PA licensure
• CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years previous NP or PA experience in a primary care or urgent care setting

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