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Physician Assistant (Chesapeake Specialty Care)
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$134,627 / year median in Maryland
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- Maintain active state licensure and memberships with professional organizations
- Complete required continuing medical education hours, requirements for DEA, etc.
- Maintain professional liability insurance
- Maintain clean work environment by using Universal Precautions
- Follow all standards set forth by HIPAA and Compliance Manual
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Minimum Qualifications
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree from an accredited program required.
- Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Maryland required.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required.
- Current DEA registration and CDS license or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year of physician assistant experience preferred; ENT/Otolaryngology experience preferred.
- Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients within scope of practice.
- Proficient with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and patient education skills.