Physician Assistant

Essential Functions

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, provides home-going instructions, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and health maintenance.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions
• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment
• Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software)
• May require other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

• All state licenses / certifications to practice
• Board of Pharmacy Prescribing License (if applicable, required in NV)
• Current national certification (NCCPA required)
• Degree from ARC-PA accredited program
• Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable)
• State Narcotic / Controlled Substance license if required in your state (Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES registration)
• CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider / Professional Rescuer or ACLS-the copy must include the front and back of card as applicable) Certification must include hands on evaluation of skills by the trainer / instructor.

Total on-line courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate.

Preferred Experience :

• At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.
• Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader, if allowed within state of practice
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Training skills a plus
• Demonstrated problem-solving and work flow management skills preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves.

In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.