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Physician Assistant
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Salary
$48,968
– $109,781
• yearly
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
Alamosa, Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/26/16
The Physician Assistant is responsible for ensuring personal qualities such as emotional stability, dependability, positive relations with staff and community, adherence to ethical standards, cooperation with others, attendance/participation in clinic meetings/peer councils. The major duties of the Physician Assistant include: Providing effective care to patients characterized by the use of sound judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluation patient care for assigned patients. Possessing the skill and competency to obtain thorough medical histories, perform comprehensive physical examination, order appropriate diagnostic studies, interpret and analyze medical data, establish diagnoses, formulate and implement treatment plans and modify treatment plans when appropriate. Works effectively and makes appropriate requests for assistance from the assigned physician and recognizes complex patient care situations where referral is appropriate. Shares medical literature research findings with colleagues to enhance patient care delivery. Serves on service level committees or subcommittees when assigned. Serves as clinical preceptor for students or organizes and participates in facility clinical educational programs. Communicates and collaborates effectively with other facility staff and outside institutions when applicable to the area of assignment. Develops policies and procedures and participates in executive level decision making deliberations Participates in long range program planning and model development for effective delivery of services. Performs a full range of administrative duties relative to the assignment. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm or as agreed upon with the possibility of extended hours and weekends. NOTE: Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours. The candidate must be willing to be placed, detailed or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary. Functional Statement Title/#: 0603 -Physician Assistant /.jb-duties Wrapper for estimated pay section $48968 $109781 End Wrapper for estimated pay section Job Details Application Open Date 6/7/2016 Application Close Date 9/1/2016 end job-details left Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply United States Citizens Status Full Time end job-details right end mystery div end job-details