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Physician Assistant- New Grads Welcome
Pelham, New Hampshire, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
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 New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/25/18
New Grads are encouraged to apply!

We are seeking a Physician Assistant for an outpatient practice located in the New Haven area. This practice is growing and thriving and is looking to expand their team. Join a team that has immense pride in their clinic, their staff, their services and their approach. The ideal candidate would be someone who likes to work as a team to diagnose the root cause of the patient's ailment and then be an active part of the road to wellness. We strive to use holistic approaches when possible and offer a wide variety of medical treatments and services to improve the lives of our patients.
When you join our team, you will be working with a cohesive, knowledgeable staff where you will be respected and valued as a professional. You will receive guidance and support and the opportunity to grow. This practice has four MD’s and three other providers. Duties include assessment and evaluation of patients in an outpatient practice.
Responsibilities:
1. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
2. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
3. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
4. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
5. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
6. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
7. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
8. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
10. Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
11. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Schedule is Monday-Friday, one possible evening and one possible rotation Sat
• Salary range $85-100K
• CME reimbursement up to $1500/year
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, STD, LTD, Life
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick time
• Must be eligible for CT license