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American Family Care Grand Rapids

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

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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.

$155,199 / year median in Michigan

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:
Health insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors' work and actively facilitate urgent care & primary care patients' recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement. Responsibilities Assess patients' health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions Monitor patients' progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events Attend to emergencies Provide help during surgeries Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc) Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.) Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations Skills Proven work experience as a physician assistant. Prior Urgent Care/ER/Family Medicine experience as a PA is highly desired, at least 3 years. Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task Caring and compassionate Team player with good communication skills BSc/MA in
Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Primary Care Urgent Care Schedule:
12 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed