Under the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic therapeutic and preventive health care services.
Job Responsibilities
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 copayments.
May assist in operating room.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies required upon hire OR
Bachelors 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 025 lbs: Rarely
Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 025 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 2575 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.
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