Physician Assistant

Saint Francis Healthcare System

Job Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical professional who has graduated from an accredited PA program has passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance (NCCPA) exam and has an active NCCPA certification. The PA has the education and training to provide acute care of adult and pediatric populations. The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing holistic primary care to patients under the medical supervision of the Medical Director as outlined in the Collaborative Practice Agreement. This position involves ongoing collaboration with Department physicians. This position is responsible and accountable for providing quality care to outpatients as defined by Missouri Statute

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:

- Graduate from a Committee on Allied health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or successor accredited program.

Certification & Licensures:

- Current NCCPA certification

- Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri

- AHA or Red Cross BLS Certification

Experience:

- Three years experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.

- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment

- Knowledge of medical terminology and examination diagnostics and treatment room procedures

- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients physicians staff and the public

- Ability to maintain quality control standards and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations

- Ability to communicate clearly as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions

- Current BLS certification and required licenses

- Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment electronic systems for ordering medical records and other common computer programs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization and are a tobacco or nicotine user you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.

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