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Physician Assistant
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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.
$137,698 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements Certification as a Physician Assistant from an accredited program with valid state licensure. Strong knowledge of EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner; experience with eClinicalWorks is a plus. Demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, CPT coding, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding for billing and documentation purposes. Neurology and pain management experience prefer Ability to perform physical examinations accurately while employing aseptic techniques; skilled in diagnostic test interpretation and data collection. Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients on health coaching, medication use, and discharge planning. Knowledge of healthcare diagnosis processes involving ICD coding (ICD-10), medical imaging interpretation, and clinical trials participation is preferred.