What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Great Lakes Bay Health Centers?
Job Summary
Provides medical services for patients according to protocol; authorized to provide medical care without the direct observation and supervision of a Physician. The Physician Assistant is responsible for consulting a Physician for any situation that is deemed to be beyond the scope of practical experience of the Physician Assistant, and the Supervising Physician retains ultimate responsibility for patient care. Participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.
Essential Job Duties
Provides medical services for patients according to protocol; authorized to provide medical care without the direct observation and supervision of a Physician. The Physician Assistant is responsible for consulting a Physician for any situation that is deemed to be beyond the scope of practical experience of the Physician Assistant, and the Supervising Physician retains ultimate responsibility for patient care. Participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.
Essential Job Duties
- Obtains and records appropriate medical history.
- Performs and records findings from physical examination.
- Initiates appropriate laboratory, radiologic and other tests needed for evaluation of the patient.
- Interprets results of diagnostic studies under direction and guidance of supervising physician.
- Initiates and documents treatment, including health maintenance and other preventive services per GLBHC protocol.
- Performs those procedures for which he/she is qualified to do either by training and/or experience. These include, but are not limited to:
- Vena Puncture (including IV therapy)
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Bladder Catheterization
- Intradermal Skin Test
- IM and/or Subq Injections (including immunizations)
- Perform Electrocardiogram Examination
- Application/Removal of Dressings
- Application/Removal of Cast
- Appropriate Wound Care
- Suture Removal
- Suturing of Uncomplicated Lacerations (those not involving major nerves, tendons, arteries)
- Gastric Lavage
- Obtains Specimens for Cultures and Sensitivity, Gram Stains and other laboratory studies as indicated
- Administers Local Anesthesia
- Toenail Removal
- Prescribes medication not legally controlled in accordance with Michigan Public Act 420.
- Prescribes controlled medication as described in a written agreement with the supervising physician in accordance with Michigan law.
- Counsels patients and family in preventative care, health maintenance, and disease management.
- After consultation with supervising physician, makes referral of patient to appropriate specialist(s) or community service(s), and initiates tracking of such.
- Conducts inpatient rounds if agreeable with supervising physician and is privileged by the hospital(s) to do so.
- Provides leadership and mentoring to the non-physician providers at the site. This includes, but is not limited to, assistance with diagnosis and treatment plans, management of controlled medications, EHR usage and guidance with any GLBHC clinical protocols and procedures.
- Education: Evidence of completion from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Licensure: Currently Licensure as a PA in the State of Michigan. Current Federal DEA Schedule II License.
