Position Summary
Physician Assistants (PAs) provide professional comprehensive medical services for ambulatory LCHC patients under the supervision of physicians. PAs are nationally certified and state-licensed medical professionals. They will provide medical services for outpatients on a part-time or full-time basis as described in their contracts. As a member of a Care Team, the PA works with the other care team members to provide quality patient-centered care.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtains health history and performs a physical exam to determine and execute a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures, and practices.
- Requisitions lab tests and x-rays, writes prescriptions, and makes referrals, as appropriate.
- Follows LCHC clinical practice guidelines.
- Meets regularly with their supervising physician as needed to coordinate health care plans, assessments, and data interpretation.
- Has a special emphasis on preventative care.
- Attends staff and monthly provider meetings, to ensure quality patient care, except when clinical activities prevent such attendance.
- Participates in peer/chart reviews, performance evaluations, and quality improvement efforts.
- Maintains own physical health required to perform PA duties; maintains current immunizations and up-to-date PPD.
- Maintains communication with Administration regarding personal issues related to drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license or privileges, litigation where the provider or clinic is harmed or at risk, or other serious issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Compliance and Documentation
- Confirms patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.
- Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly documents all service rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
- Performs all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of LCHC, notify the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.
- Knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.
- Participates in proficiency testing as required by LCHC or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained
- Maintains confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
Required knowledge and experience
- Masters degree or equivalent from an Accredited University
- NCCPA Certification and State licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois
- CPR Certified
