Physician Assistant

SUMMARY.

Under the supervision of the physician, provides direct medical care to the patient, instruction to nursing staff and unlicensed personnel, and education to the patient, instruction to nursing staff and unlicensed personnel, and education to the patient

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Obtains, evaluates, and records medical histories
• Performs physical examinations
• Orders necessary testing for routine and acute health care evaluations
• Collects specimens, when necessary, for pathologic examinations
• Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists, and establishes appropriate plans for the management of clinical problems
• Initiates necessary consults to specialists and other health care professionals
• Counsels and educates patients on health-related matters
• Provide management for acute and chronic illnesses
• Prescribes necessary medications, as authorized by law.
• Provides consultative services to the Health Services Administrator and designees on patient health-related issues
• All other duties as assigned