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Physician Assistant - Day
Wellpath
Nashville, Tennessee, 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 Castle Hayne, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
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Job Description

Last Update: 7/27/16
Job Description


Physician Assistant Requisition 16-28168
Location NC, Castle Hayne
Facility New Hanover County Detention Center
Type Regular Full-Time
Shift Day

More information about this job Overview

Our Physician Assistant provide a full range of medical services for inmates. Works 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. Provides required documentation of services to the Site Medical Director or designee in order to monitor provision of clinical services. Notifies the Medical Director and H.S.A. regarding changes in schedule coverage. Assists in arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.


Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree from an AMA / AAPA approved Physician Assistant Program

Experience:

  • Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience preferred
  • Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment
  • Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current licensure as a Physician Assistant within the state
  • Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities 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.
The above responsibilities are a highlight of responsibilities and not a full list. Other responsibilities may be performed as assigned

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