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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
9/22/14
The Physician Assistant reports directly to the Director of Adult and Family Medicine. The Physician Assistant provides primary care to adults and children in collaboration with physicians in the practice following established standards and practices. Scope of responsibility includes clinical practice, education, consultation, research, and program coordination. This position is 80% clinical and 20% administrative time.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:
As an organization we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home. All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Provides comprehensive health care to patients as indicated. This may include assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases and treatment of injuries.
•Performs complete physical exams and records findings.
•Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
•Makes independent nursing judgments, collaborating with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
•Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
•Administers medications and injections.
•Counsels and educates patients and their families on issues of health maintenance, behavior, normal social and physical growth and development.
•Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
•Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
•Maintains and reviews patients’ records, charts, and other pertinent information.
•Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls, and triage patient telephone calls.
•Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
•Monitors and provides continuity of care between physician visits.
•Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
•Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
•Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
•Performs other duties as requested
Required Experience/Abilities/Competencies:
•At least three years of professional nursing experience in a primary care group practice/community health center setting required.
•Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
•Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
•Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
•Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
•Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
•Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
•Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
•Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
•Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
•Ability to maintain quality control standards.
•Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
•Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
•Ability to communicate clearly.
Licensure/Education/Training:
•Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
•Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
•License/Certified Nurse Practitioner License for Massachusetts.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:
As an organization we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home. All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Provides comprehensive health care to patients as indicated. This may include assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases and treatment of injuries.
•Performs complete physical exams and records findings.
•Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
•Makes independent nursing judgments, collaborating with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
•Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
•Administers medications and injections.
•Counsels and educates patients and their families on issues of health maintenance, behavior, normal social and physical growth and development.
•Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
•Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
•Maintains and reviews patients’ records, charts, and other pertinent information.
•Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls, and triage patient telephone calls.
•Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
•Monitors and provides continuity of care between physician visits.
•Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
•Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
•Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
•Performs other duties as requested
Required Experience/Abilities/Competencies:
•At least three years of professional nursing experience in a primary care group practice/community health center setting required.
•Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
•Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
•Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
•Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
•Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
•Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
•Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
•Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
•Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
•Ability to maintain quality control standards.
•Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
•Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
•Ability to communicate clearly.
Licensure/Education/Training:
•Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
•Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
•License/Certified Nurse Practitioner License for Massachusetts.