About this opportunity
Healthcare Talent Staffing, LLC lists this Physician Assistant opportunity in brunswick, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a forward thinking Physician Assistant to join our growing, interventional pain practice in Glynn County Georgia. Glynn County’s coastal location is a recreational haven for residents and visitors alike. The county features award-winning golf courses, some of the besting fishing on the East Coast, as well as beautiful beaches on the four coastal islands. In addition to the natural beauty that makes the Golden Isles a favorite destination of tourists worldwide, there is a thriving and diverse community that includes a four-year college, outstanding medical facilities, an active port, and the highly acclaimed Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes Health, Dental, 401(k), Paid Vacation, malpractice coverage, CME allowance as well as excellent professional growth potential.
Full time, Permanent, Benefits, Relocation package options!
Responsibilities
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Accurately bill and code patient care per the Evaluation and Management Guidelines as set forth by Medicare.
In collaboration with a preceptor physician, manage acute and chronic care of patients presenting for treatment and diagnosis for pain.
Direct patient care by performing a patient assessment, review of systems and physical examination.
Utilize the data obtained to develop a plan of care to include patient and family education, proper referrals, and evaluating the effectiveness of care, accomplished in conjunction with the health care team and supported by the appropriate documentation for compliance with regulatory standards.
Recommend/dispense appropriate pharmacologic agents and treatments under the terms of the protocol agreement with the preceptor physician.
Order appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Contact patient if any discrepancies occur to discuss appropriate treatment alternatives.
Collaborate with other health care providers as the patient health needs dictate, consults and reviews cases with physicians and other health care providers.
Refer patients to other physicians/specialists for continued care as the patient’s needs indicate.
Review patient records and complete peer review and other chart reviews as requested.
Utilize appropriate E&M coding guidelines for clinic billing.
On first call with physician backup as scheduled with physician.
Knowledge and understanding of interventional pain procedures and when to refer to the physician for these types of procedures.
Qualifications
The ideal Physician Assistant candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications:
Certified by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners
Requirements
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Physician Assistant in a private practice setting - preferably a Spine or Orthopedic practice.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrates effective assessment skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving ability and ability to write independently
Diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses and conditions seen in this specialty's practice setting
Performance of minor surgical procedures such as trigger point injections
BLS/ACLS certification required
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Must be credentialed per facility policies and procedures
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Worksite address
brunswick, GA, 31521, US
Who can apply
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