Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Retina Consultants, PC - 3.0 Manchester, CT Job Details Part-time 13 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Teamwork Achieving HIPAA compliance PALS Certification Medical equipment operation Patient assessment Maintaining patient confidentiality Ophthalmology HIPAA Mid-level ACLS Certification Diagnostic evaluation Clinical staff training Medical-surgical Staff training Employee relations management Conflict management Patient care DEA License Clinical trials Optical coherence tomography (OCT) Patient interaction Progress documentation Training & development Patient treatment Health education and counseling Physician Assistant License Under 1 year PA-C Full Job Description Retina Consultants is a busy Medical and Surgical Retina practice seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA) to assist us in our Photobiomodulation (PBM) Therapy department. The primary responsibility of this department is the delivery of LED-based treatments to improve retinal cell function for patients with Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. In conjunction with our retina specialists, the PA will assist in the logistics, staff training, equipment set up, patient education, clinical evaluation, and treatment. No prior ophthalmology experience is required. On-the-job training and direct supervision will be provided until the PA is comfortable assisting patients semi-independently. At all times, the PA will have access to a licensed physician who is board-certified in Ophthalmology and a fellowship-trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Device Operation:

Operate advanced PBM devices for appropriate conditions to perform approved and ordered patient treatments •

Patient Assessment:

Evaluate patients' medical histories and physical conditions to determine eligibility and/or response to treatment in conjunction with their retina specialists

Patient Education:

Explain the PBM process, benefits, and what to expect to patients and their families.

Treatment Documentation:

Maintain detailed records of treatments, patient responses, and progress.

Safety & Protocol Adherence:

Follow strict safety guidelines and clinic protocols for light therapy application.

Collaboration:

Work closely with the doctors to integrate PBM into treatment plans and ensure a seamless patient experience from check in to check out. Stay up to date on the latest data on PBM treatment and perform data acquisition for any doctor-derived research studies on outcomes / efficacy.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Basic understanding of Age-Related Macular Degeneration detailed understanding of PBM clinical trial data, outcomes, treatment processes, schedule, and active clinical trials. On-the-job training can be provided for specialty-specific skills: Acquisition and interpretation of fundus photographs or optical coherence tomography Measurement of visual acuity Tonometry (measurement of intraocular pressure)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with all HIPAA regulations to maintain patient rights to privacy• Preserve each patient's dignity at all times Understand and promote the values, goals, strategies, and overall vision of Retina Consultants, P.C. Promote harmony, teamwork, leadership, and good supervisory/employee relations through example Participate in orientation, training, and staff development programs Participate in all emergency and disaster recovery plans as directed Supportive and personable bedside mannerism, focused on patient satisfaction SKILLS Able to work effectively and professionally under pressure A team player who is willing and able to share responsibilities and duties Able to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner Able to set priorities, be organized and be a self-directed learner Friendly, empathic, and an adept communicator Courteous and professional towards patients, staff, and other providers An all-round awesome human being Qualifications Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program Successful passage of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) or equivalent Prior experience in Ophthalmology is a plus (but not required) Maintain the following licenses and certifications: State Physician Assistant License Controlled Substance Registration Federal DEA Registration Current certification by a national organization as an Advanced Practitioner, e.g.

NCCPA PALS and ACLS Certification NRCME Certification Job Type:

Part-time Work Location:

In person