About this opportunity
Judy Madrigal lists this Physician Assistant opportunity in walnut creek, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician Assistants are directly responsible for patient care during procedures and any medical duties delegated by the physician. PAs exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills. They are expected to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team, including medical staff and the physician. PAs should be able to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner. We are looking for seasoned professionals to join our team and become a valuable member of our well-established practice.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assessing patient health status, including state of wellness
Ensuring compliance with care plans and determining appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Providing acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections/medications, and suturing wounds
Triaging patient calls and evaluates patient problems
Documenting patient information and care provided in patient record and maintaining department statistics
Educating patients and families as appropriate and providing continuity of care
Identifying goals, formulating plans of patient care and evaluating outcomes
Experience
Minimum of one year experience as Physician Assistant
License/Certification
Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Worksite address
walnut creek, CA, 94598, US
Who can apply
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