What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at KurzSolutions?
Utah, the Great Outdoors Awaits You
The Community - Fort Duchesne
Duchesne County offers a serene escape from urban life, nestled just an hour away from Heber Valley. Enjoy a plethora of activities such as ATVing, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, and archery in this picturesque destination. Stay at one of Duchesne's premier resorts or camp on its stunning beaches with improved camping and primitive options available.
Airport Information: The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport, approximately 2 hours away, serving nearly 100 non-stop flights across the country through 13 airlines.
About the Facility - Uintah and Ouray Health Center
Leave behind the hazards of urban life and apply your skills to a wide scope of healthcare services. This ambulatory 40-hour facility staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and dental, optometry, and psychology providers offers comprehensive public health services, including general medical, surgical follow-up, pediatric, prenatal, and postpartum care, dental, behavioral health, and optometry services, as well as visiting consultants for additional clinical specialties.
Facility Address: 6822 E 1000 S, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
Physician Assistant - Responsibilities:
The Community - Fort Duchesne
Duchesne County offers a serene escape from urban life, nestled just an hour away from Heber Valley. Enjoy a plethora of activities such as ATVing, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, and archery in this picturesque destination. Stay at one of Duchesne's premier resorts or camp on its stunning beaches with improved camping and primitive options available.
Airport Information: The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport, approximately 2 hours away, serving nearly 100 non-stop flights across the country through 13 airlines.
About the Facility - Uintah and Ouray Health Center
Leave behind the hazards of urban life and apply your skills to a wide scope of healthcare services. This ambulatory 40-hour facility staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and dental, optometry, and psychology providers offers comprehensive public health services, including general medical, surgical follow-up, pediatric, prenatal, and postpartum care, dental, behavioral health, and optometry services, as well as visiting consultants for additional clinical specialties.
Facility Address: 6822 E 1000 S, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
Physician Assistant - Responsibilities:
- Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, requests diagnostic tests, and provides definitive management for full-spectrum family ambulatory practice.
- Conducts outpatient clinics, reviewing medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plans, and modifying regimens as needed.
- Refers patients to contracted medical facilities, providing full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures.
- Ensures preparation of medical records, accumulates pertinent clinical data, and provides clinical reports and correspondence.
- Collaborates with allied professionals to advise and coordinate services.
- Provides prenatal care to expected patients in the first and second trimester.
- Delivers pediatric care from newborn to adulthood, familiar with growth, development, disease states, and unique pediatric status.
- Active in pre-visit planning, coordination of care, and participates in clinic improvement activities.
- Anticipates evaluating and treating approximately 12 to 20 patients during an eight-hour workday.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including minor surgery, joint injections, and other procedures.
- Experience: Must have a minimum of six months experience.
- Education: Completion of a minimum of a master's degree in physician assistant studies.
- Licensure: Must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action license as a nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Certification: Must have a current certification in Basic Life Support.
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