Advanced Practice PA, Family – Locums Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: A Physician Assistant (PA) at Premise Health provides direct patient care, diagnoses and treats common illnesses, and performs minor procedures. Responsibilities include physical exams, developing care plans, ordering tests, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Required qualifications include a valid PA license and certification. Experience in primary care, acute care, or occupational health may be preferred.
Job Description
Job Description:
A Physician Assistant (PA) job at Premise Health involvesproviding direct patient care, diagnosing and treating commonillnesses, and performing minor procedures. PAs at Premise Healthcollaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals todevelop comprehensive patient care plans, manage patient healthproblems, and ensure continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Performing physical exams, taking health histories, anddeveloping individualized patient care plans. Diagnosing and treating common acute and chronic illnesses,ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (lab work, X-rays,etc.), and managing medications and therapies. Working collaboratively with physicians, other healthcareprofessionals, and patients to ensure comprehensive and coordinatedcare. Providing patients with education and counseling on healthylifestyles, disease prevention, and self-managementstrategies. (Depending on the specific role and location) Assessing andmanaging workplace-related health concerns, promoting workersafety, and preventing injuries and illnesses.
RequiredQualifications:
Physician Assistant (PA)
License:
Valid PA license in the stateof practice. Physician Assistant (PA)
Certification :
Current PAcertification by a national certifying body.
Experience:
While specific experience requirements vary,experience in primary care, acute care, or occupational health maybe preferred.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills:
Strong clinical judgment,diagnostic skills, and medication management knowledge. In summary,PAs at Premise Health provide a range of medical services, fromdiagnosis and treatment to patient education and record keeping,all while collaborating with other healthcare professionals toensure high-quality patient care.
