What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - GASTROENTEROLGY position at GI Associates of West Alabama?
This is a GREAT opportunity to join the largest and rapidly growing Gastroenterology practice in West Alabama! Join a team of four other experienced PA's and six Gastroenterologists!
Physician Assistant Responsibilities:
- Interviewing, examining, and diagnosing patients' injuries and illnesses.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
- Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes.
- Reviewing and maintaining patients' medical histories and records and recording patients' progress.
- Providing documentation for insurance companies.
- Educating and counseling patients and their families.
- Researching the latest treatments, innovations, advances, and trends in the medical industry.
- Conducting or participating in outreach programs, making house calls, and visiting nursing homes to treat patients.
Physician Assistant Requirements:
- A Master's degree in Physician Assistant education.
- Clinical training experience, and the willingness to complete required hours of continuing education every two years to maintain certification.
- Alabama state license to practice Medicine.
- Strong analytical and technical skills.
- Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent team working, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy.
We offer competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services and 401(k). We also provide PTO, paid holidays, and a variety of voluntary benefits! CME allowance, malpractice insurance and state license fees are all included!
Prior experience a PLUS but not required! New grads encouraged to apply!
Salary : $80,000