Physician Assistant - Post Acute Care Cumberland County

Formulates the appropriate therapeutic regimens

• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Contributes to physician’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary to deliberations; recommending options and course of action; implementing physician directives.
• Priorities are established and a mutually acceptable plan of care is devised to maximize the health potential of the individual, family, or community.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.

Providing relevant patient education

• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic Tests

• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
• Interprets results of tests performed or ordered.

Accurate Documentation of Client Status and Care

• Documents patient care services by charting in EMR and other clinical systems.

Responsibility as Client Advocate

• The Physician’s Assistant interprets their role to individuals, families, and other health professionals.
• As an advocate, participates in health policy activities at the local, state, and national levels.

Quality Assurance

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Participation in quality assurance reviews on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.
• Maintenance professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Maintenance of certification in compliance with current laws.

Compliance

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Completes annual mandatory Corporate Compliance