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Physician Assistant
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Correctional Medicine
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bel Air, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/25/18
Education:
• Successful completion of studies for PA or ARPA from an accredited College or University
Licenses/Certifications:
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a ARPA or PA within the state
Job Summary:
An Advanced Registered Physician Assistant / Physician Assistant are ones who provide a full range of medical services for inmates. They work under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians and in accordance with established policy and procedure as well as within the state guidelines. They provide required documentation of services to the Site Medical Director or designee in order to monitor provision of clinical services. They notify the Medical Director and H.S.A. regarding changes in schedule coverage. Assist in arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.
Essential Functions:
• Reports to assigned facility at designated hour to examine referred patients.
• Conducts on-site chronic care clinics and sick call as established by Site Medical Director, Health Services Administrator or designee.
• Conducts infirmary rounds as established by Site Medical Director, Health Services Administrator or designee and records encounters in the patient's progress notes.
• Ensures progress note documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented, corresponds to the therapeutic order and is dated, timed and legible.
• Adheres to the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before using non-formulary procedure.
• Respond to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
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