Physician Assistant
Detroit, Macomb and Monroe, MI
Contracted
Mid Level
Essential Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
In addition:
- Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
- State accreditation based on certifying exam.
- Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.
- Must demonstrate skills necessary to provide leadership and direction to staff and the population served
- Good writing and communication skills
- Experience with medical records systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
| Average Daily Physical Requirements | Frequency |
| Work in stationary position | Less than 2 hours |
| Move about work area | 2 to 5 hours |
| Use hands/fingers to handle or feel | 2 to 5 hours |
| Reach with hands and arms | Less than 2 hours |
| Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance | None |
| Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl | None |
| Communicate with others | More than 5 hours |
| Detect flavors or smells | Less than 2 hours |
| Move objects up to 30 pounds | None |
| Visual acuity | 2 to 5 hours |
| Read and understand written word | 2 to 5 hours |
| Drive or travel | Less than 2 hours |
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
| Average Daily Environmental Conditions | Frequency |
| Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment. | None |
| Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals. | 2 to 5 hours |
| Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds. | None |
| Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside. | None |
In addition:
| DECISION MAKING: Ability to select and commit to an effective course of action by understanding issues, comparing solutions and drawing conclusions to resolve problems. |
| COMMUNICATION: Ability to effectively receive and express ideas, both written and verbal; using clear and concise vocabulary and active listening skills. |
| INITIATIVE: Ability to act promptly and take steps to solve or settle an issue proactively. |
| RELIABILITY: Ability to be dependable , trustworthy , and committed to doing the best job possible and completing work in a timely and consistent manner. |
| LEADERSHIP: Ability to motivate and guide others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals; providing timely guidance and feedback. |
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