Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Purpose of Job

This casual position is responsible for providing healthcare patient services aligned with education, training, competency, experience and demonstrates knowledge related to scope of practice. This job description serves as a practice agreement and will be reviewed annually by the physician assistant and collaborating / supervising licensed physician. See organizational policy for more details.

Job Functions

• Assesses, diagnoses, provides and implements a treatment plan of care and follow up as needed.
• Performs physical examinations
• Interprets and evaluates patient data
• Orders, performs or reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Provides instructions regarding patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion
• Creates and maintains appropriate patient records including transmitting or executing specific orders
• Prescribes, administers and dispenses medications, controlled substances and medical devices as appropriate
• Initiates evaluation and treatment procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency situations
• Assists in surgery (if applicable)
• Works directly with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain DEA registration
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

License / Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as : the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.