PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT-EA

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Owensboro, KYFull-time

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Job Description

rral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
• May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.
• May assist in operating room.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies required upon hire OR
• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
• No experience required
• Physician Asst - Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• NCCPA - National Physician Assistant certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required upon hire

Skills and Attributes
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies required upon hire OR
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
  • No experience required
  • Physician Asst - Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
  • NCCPA - National Physician Assistant certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required upon hire
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
  • Works under minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Rarely
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Benefits

    Responsibilities

    • Under the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services
    • Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination
    • Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures
    • Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
    • Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources
    • May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care
    • Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan
    • May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments
    • May assist in operating room
    • Standing: Frequently
    • Walking: Frequently
    • Sitting: Occasionally
    • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
    • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
    • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
    • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
    • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
    • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
    • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
    • Climbing: Occasionally
    • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
    • Kneeling: Occasionally
    • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally


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