Job Description

The certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) is to medically manage individuals in collaboration with a supervising Physician.

What does the Physician Assistant do?
• Assesses patients by performing a comprehensive history and physical examination.
• Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal and immunologic disease working closely with a busy rheumatologist. Strong musculoskeletal exam skills a plus.
• Performs or orders diagnostic tests, interprets results, and develops a diagnosis. These diagnostic tests may include laboratory and radiographic studies (including x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, Bone Density (DXA) or other test when indicated).
• Formulates a treatment plan to manage the patient’s acute or chronic conditions with the goal of optimizing treatment.
• Performs interventions such as aspiration and injection of joints.
• May order physical or occupational therapy depending upon the patient’s needs.
• Prescribes, orders and implements interventions and treatments in accordance with state law.
• Collaborates with other health care providers to assess patient’s needs and uses community resources to plan appropriate care.
• Provides therapeutic intervention commensurate with their level of education, specialization, and experience and in accordance with state law.
• May be involved in medical research.
• Serves as a health information resource for patients and families.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family within the health care facility, community and the legislative arena.

Job Categories: Physician Assistant and Rheumatology. Job Types: Part-Time.

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