Physician Assistants

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The duties recorded below are intended to accurately represent the duties of the class and are not intended to cover every single duty of the job.

1. Obtains historical information regarding patients’ medical needs and conducts proper examinations as indicated.
2. Initiates tests, therapies and medications as needed for patient care, following clinical guidelines for PA practice.
3. Communicates directly with supervising physician regarding questionable signs or symptoms to establish diagnoses or care plans.
4. Discusses test results and treatments with patients, and educates patients regarding disease processes, therapy compliance and health promotion.
5. Counsels patients as appropriate regarding their physical, mental and/or emotional needs.
6. Documents patient encounters thoroughly in appropriate format, including H & P forms, chronic care flow sheets or progress notes.
7. Obtains review of charts and signature by physician.
8. Initiates appropriate specialty and health service referrals.
9. Knowledge and implementation of community-based, patient-centered medical home (PCMH) process with appropriate coordination of care.
10. Responsible as a member of the health care team in participating in daily team meetings/huddles.
11. Support Nursing Staff and facilitate in implementing policies, procedures, and the PCMH process.
12. Refers all patients to supervising physician at least once annually or every four to five visits for concordance with findings.
13. Attends staff meetings as required.
14. Maintains required certifications.
15. Operates a variety of office equipment including computer, typewriter, copier, calculator, fax machine, telephone, etc.; operates and maintains nursing/medical equipment and supplies.
16.  Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding Clinic policies and procedures pertaining to medical services.
17. Performs other duties as may be assigned.