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- 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 co-payments.
- May assist in operating room. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies required upon hire OR
- Bachelor's 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.
Physician Assistant - Owensboro, United States - Owensboro Health
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Summary
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services. Job Responsibilities