Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides clinical care to patients, based upon their specialty training, through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analytical and Critical Thinking

• Maintains the standard of clinical care, using diagnostic testing appropriately and providing appropriate treatment

• Considers the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease

• Uses diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively, and providing appropriate treatment

Patient Focus

• Effectively engages patients in their care

Checking, Examining, and Recording

• Maintains complete and comprehensive documentation

Professionalism

• Seeks physician consultation when appropriate

• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care 

Compliance, Policy, and Procedure

• Shows meaningful progress toward quality improvement  goals

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary clinical team

• Computer skills including Microsoft office suite, electronic medical records and practice management system

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced PAs with at least 2 years of clinical experience in primary care

• Appropriate Maryland licensure and clinical certification, DEA and Maryland CDS

• Interest in and/or experience in  community health settings

• Experience working in a diverse environment 

• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required

• Excellent communication and team skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment.  Travel among Chase Brexton Health Services clinics is required.  Exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous material is possible, with little likelihood of harm if established precautions are followed.

• Ability to perform functions normally completed during the course of clinical care (i.e., sitting, standing, fine motor coordination), use of the keyboard for typing or editing of EMR notes, clinically evaluating  and communicating plans to patients.    

• Must meet FTCA requirements.