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Physician Assistant (PA) - Altoona
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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.
$132,705 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
NO WEEKENDS, NO EVENINGS, AND NO HOLIDAYS!
!- Full Time - Daylight - Altoona, PA
- Physician Solutions Group is currently accepting candidates for a full time Physician Assistant position in the Altoona Area.
- Benefits of the
Physician Assistant:
- Monday - Friday, Daylight Schedule
- No Evenings, Weekends, or Holidays
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits and 401k
- PTO and Paid Holidays Off
- Paid Medical Malpractice and CME
- Low Patient Load per Provider
- Collaborative Relationships Between Disciplines Responsibilities The Physician Assistant will have a variety of wide-ranging duties and responsibilities, all surrounding essential elements of members' medical care including: Performing health histories and in-depth medical exams for new members, to determine preliminary Plans of Care Initiating, evaluating and reviewing medical orders, and identifying opportunities to improve care, when possible Carrying out various procedures and documenting all care and recommendations in writing for fellow interdisciplinary team members Ordering, interpreting and following up on lab tests and results Requesting consultations from medical and non-medical in-house and external providers, including physicians, therapists, dieticians, social workers and other specialists Educating staff, members, caregivers and families on essential care functions to ensure members have maximum independence at home and in centers Completing ongoing assessments to determine Plan of Care changes or improvements based on member feedback and medical evaluations Qualifications This role is essential to the success of the LIFE Center, as this individual will work directly with all members of interdisciplinary teams to ensure care is innovative, effective and prompt, while being a hands-on participant in the direct success of this elderly population.