Physician Assistant- Dr. Metzger

Description

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• •Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
• •Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
• •Ability to help transfer patient
• •Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

• •Medical office and exam room settings
• •Procedure room settings
• •Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• •First Assist in surgery, as well as see patients in clinic
• •Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans
• •Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds
• •Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems
• •Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.
• •Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• •Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends
• •Maintains patient confidentiality
• •Other duties and assignments as necessary

Requirements

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• •Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment plan
• •Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements
• •Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data
• •Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times
• •Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation
• •Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties
• •Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members
• •Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• •Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited physician assistant (PA) program.
• •A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
• •DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
• •Minimum of one (1) year experience as a physician assistant in a clinic or hospital.
• •Experience is pain management setting strongly preferred.