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Swift Institute

Physician Assistant

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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.

$146,516 / year median in Nevada

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Physician Assistant Swift Institute - 3.5 Reno, NV Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals CPR Certification Care plan evaluation Patient question and concern management BLS Certification Patient family and caregiver education Advanced practice provider Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Case referral Physician Assistant License PA-C Client interaction via phone calls First aid and
CPR Full Job Description Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with a care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR. Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record and maintains patient statistics. Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care. Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room. Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends. Consults with other staff as necessary. Maintains patient confidentiality.
Requirements:
EDUCATION BA/BS, MS
preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in orthopedics is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS
Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements. SKILLS Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral. Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.
ABILITIES
Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner. Ability to develop health education programs and materials. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment. Some travel within the community.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching are required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.