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Locums PA Primary Care Need in West Virginia
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Ravenswood, West Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/04/24

Coverage Needed

  • May 2 - June 21, 2024

Schedule

  • Thursday/ Friday
  • 10a - 5p
  • May 2-3, 16-17
  • June 20-21

Clinical Details

  • Work solo
  • Provides comprehensive clinical patient care through interviewing, examining and treating associates and their dependents in order to meet their health and wellness needs. Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications for patients and orders studies, tests and ancillary care services as required.
  • Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition, with documentation in the medical record
  • Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent
  • Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, wellness, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
  • Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within evidence based and best practice guidelines
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
  • Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to age groups served
    • Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence-based care and best clinical practice
  • Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention by accessing available registry tools
  • Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
  • May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment

Requirements

  • Completed master's degree level Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program from an accredited college/university
  • Minimum three (3) years primary care practice experience
  • Experience working with an EMR
  • Experience working with pediatric patients in some locations
  • May require phlebotomy
  • Active WV License
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
  • NPI & DEA
  • Current National Board Certification
  • Bilingual Spanish - a plus