What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Extender 2 - Operation New Hope position at Team Georgia Careers?
Georgia Regional Hospital, Savannah is seeking a Physician Extender for Project New Hope, a new unit at the hospital. This unit will be an inpatient unit of up to 30 individuals.
Under general supervision, provides healthcare service typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed physician. Conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests. Develops comprehensive plans of care. Examines clients to obtain information about their physical condition. Instructs and counsels clients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of clients. Obtains compiles and records client medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management. Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval. Visits and observes clients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician
