Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
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Job Description
Join Martins Point Health Care an innovative notforprofit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force ofpeople caring for people Martins Point employees are on amission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martins Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect where our values taking care of ourselves and others continuous learning helping each other and having fun are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martins Point has been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2015.
Position Summary
The Physician Assistant works collaboratively with all members of the care team providing world class service to both the patients and staff of Martins Point. The assistant must have graduated from a training program approved by the Board of Registration in Medicine or by the Board of Registration in Osteopathic Medicine must be registered and certified by the board and must be national certified eligible or have passed the national certified examination for the physician assistant. The scope of practice cannot exceed that delegated by the supervising physician or alternative supervising physician. The assistants prescriptive practice is dictated by the scope of the supervisors practice.
Job Description
The Physician Assistant generally does the following; within the scope of his/her supervisory/alternative supervisory physician:
- Elicits a detailed and accurate history performs an appropriate physician examination identifies problem and records and presents pertinent data in a meaningful manner. Creates a treatment plan and implements components including prescribing of medication.
- Performs or interprets within scope of training routine diagnostic studies including routine laboratory procedures common radiologic studies and electrocardiographic tracings.
- Within the limits of professional training and approved privileges performs therapeutic procedures including but not limited to injections immunizations suturing wound care incision and drainage of superficial infections treatment of verrucae followup of simple fractures removal of splinters and simple laceration repairs.
- Instructs counsels and prescribes for patients regarding physical and mental health including proper diet disease prevention therapy normal growth and development family planning situational adjustments reactions and other health care matters.
- Within the scope of approved privileges and in consultation with the primary supervising physician may assist in inpatient settings by performing patient rounds recording patients progress notes determining and implementing therapeutic plans with the supervising of alternative supervising physician and compiling and recording pertinent case summaries.
- Assists in the delivery of services to patients requiring continuing care in homes nursing homes and extendedcare facilities including reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans.
- Performs independent evaluation and therapeutic procedures essential for appropriate response to lifethreatening situations.
- Facilitates the appropriate referral of patients and maintains awareness of the communitys health facilities agencies and resources.
- Prescriptive practices for PAs under medical delegation includes prescribing and dispensing only approved by the Board of Licensure in Medicine.
- Collaborate with physician supervisor to work within the appropriate delegation of medical tasks established in MPHCs Plan of Supervision.
- Provides care to patients in all Martins Point Health Care facilities per most current contract agreements.
- Document capability and continued competency for privileges granted by the Medical Executive Committee.
- Participates in daily huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Performs other duties as requested or required by the Practice Medical Director.
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited program by the Committee on Allied Health Education which is sponsored by the American Medical Association and/or its equivalent doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Association.
Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):
- Active BLS or ACLS Certification
- State licensed as a Physician Assistant
Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):
- Knowledge of clinical theory practice and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles methods and techniques of physician assistants to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients medical staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
