Summary:
Performs healthcare services to patients under the direction and collaboration of a physician, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment. Treatment may include invasive procedures within the mid-level provider's scope of practice/privileges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures. Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results. Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment. Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs, and counsels patients, and records progress. Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations. Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures. Maintains outpatient records. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary by institution. Compiles reports concerning care at facility. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience: Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or; Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program. Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every ten years (PA) or five years (NP), unless otherwise stated by governing boards. Accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants. Demonstrated ability to function in collaboration with other health care providers. Current State License (SD or NE) required. Certification of BCLS required. Certification in ACLS preferred. Current DEA license without restrictions. Required Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Physical Demands: Required to sit, stand and/or walk for long periods. Must be able to communicate with or without reasonable accommodations - speak and hear patients and doctors clearly in English Able to use both hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to push up to 300lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision required with or without corrective lenses. An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.