Physician Assistant
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Description
Responsible to function as an essential member of the team in the practice setting or on units as indicated by physician needs.
Tasks
- Perform physical exams, review patient histories, and assess symptoms to help diagnose medical conditions or illnesses.
- Diagnos common medical conditions based on assessments, conduct diagnostic tests, and create treatment plans.
- Assist or perform minor surgical or diagnostic procedures.
- Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Qualifications / Education
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
- Maintain a Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both Medical and Osteopathic preferred
- Collaborative agreement approved through the state within 3 months of start date required
- National certification required; DEA required within 6 months of start date
- Current Healthcare provider CPR through the American Heart Association required at time of hire
- Maintains ACLS and PALS certification preferred