What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Cookeville Medical Clinic?
Job details
Pay:
$80,000 - $110,000 a year
Job type:
Full-time
Location:
229 Interstate Drive, Crossville, TN 38555
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Full job description:
Full Time Physician Assistant
Crossville, TN
About Us
Cookeville Medical Clinic is the largest independent medical provider in Upper Cumberland delivering comprehensive healthcare for all ages at our 6 convenient locations (Baxter, Cookeville, Crossville, Gainesboro, Rickman, and Sparta). We aim to be our communities’ preferred provider of personalized, innovative, high-quality and cost-effective healthcare. Our team members value commitment, integrity, responsibility, and ethics in order to promote teamwork, efficiency, professionalism, and compassion to ensure we’re providing the best possible outcomes for our patients.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Physician Assistant (PA), under the general direction of the Medical Director and Practice Administrator, will provide healthcare in a primary care and pediatric practice clinical setting within their scope.
The successful candidate will / be able to:
Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination
Develop and implement treatment plan including, but not limited to prescribe/dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws
Able to diagnosis disease states and administer appropriate treatment
Understand and practice within specified limits and consults with Medical Director as appropriate
Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests, including seek other information as needed, and consult with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness as needed
Document assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion
Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically
Effectively conduct patient consults and communicate plan of treatment and care with patient/family to ensure patient awareness of self-management and health promotion/disease prevention
Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs
Work with specified care teams for preparations for each patient office visit and the follow-up care post visit
Maintain cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment
Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies
Ensure an appropriate discharge plan by facilitating the implementation of the discharge plan, discharge teaching and update discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient’s clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care
Willingness and ability to utilize telehealth to treat patients as appropriate
Perform any and all other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant in a clinic/practice or urgent care or environment required
Comfortable with Pediatric and adult patients
Valid TN Physician Assistant license required
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Courteous and compassionate bedside manner
What We Offer:
Competitive pay
Continuing Education
Cookeville Medical Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Urgent Care
License/Certification:
Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
