The Physician Assistant collaborates with the physicians in an emergency room setting.

Job Functions:

• Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides health care to patients including diagnosis and treatment.
• Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, makes diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Review test results.
• Develops patient’s plan of care.
• Provides patient education about underlying medical condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding therapeutic regimens, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Prescribes medications.
• Documents exam and progress notes. Provides referral letters as needed.
• In addition to office visits, the Physician Assistant will perform other duties as assigned by supervising physicians.
• Share night and weekend call coverage with other physician extenders in the group.
• Ensure HIPPA guidelines are followed at all times.