Updated: 5/25/2012
Physician Assistant (PA)Winnemucca, NV
As part of Walgreen's Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions ( www.takecarehealth.com ), managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreen's drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions ( www.takecareemployersolutions.com ), managers of worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant to staff our client's employee health center in Winnemucca, NV!
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri - 8:00 - 5:00 Tue/Thur - 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Summary:
The Physician Assistant (PA) provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Staff Physician or Site Medical Director. The PA uses clinical judgments in conducting health assessments making differential diagnosis. Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The PA promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, and manages acute and chronic health problems in the on-site setting.
Essential Functions:
Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, provides home-going instructions, and assists in provision of continuity of care
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and health maintenance
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs
Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Provides written home-going instructions
Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary
Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment
Maintains medical records (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software)
Other duties as assigned
While working at this employer site, you will have the ability to get to know your patients, while helping to improve their health status and taking care of their immediate health needs.
We offer competitive wages and benefit options
Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people! M/F/D/V
Requirements Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university PA Program required; Master's Degree preferred
At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting
Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state or jurisdiction of practice
National Certification with NCCPA
Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred
Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.
Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader, if allowed within state of practice
Strong computer skills with knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and
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Word Processing software
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree
Training skills a plus
Demonstrated problem-solving and work flow management skills
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
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