Physician Assistant- Dr. Metzger

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
• Ability to help transfer patient
• Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Medical office and exam room settings
• Procedure room settings
• Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First Assist in surgery, as well as see patients in clinic
• Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans
• Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds
• Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems
• Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Other duties and assignments as necessary