What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Vanguard Medical Group?
Position: Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Location: Hawthorne, NJ & Lincoln Park, NJ
Vanguard Medical Group is an independent primary care group practice with 11 offices in Northern and Central New Jersey.
We are committed to providing evidence-based healthcare that achieves quality outcomes that improve the health and safety of our patients and the populations we manage.
We strive to take care of our people, not just patients. We aim for a good work-life balance, engagement at VMG, and joy at work among our clinical and administrative staff.
Job Summary:
We're hiring a Physician Assistant to split time between our Lincoln Park and Hawthorne offices.
The Physician Assistant will promote and maintain health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with physicians to identify and address patient care issues, offer relevant insights, and implement physician instructions for effective patient care.
- Evaluate patient health through interviews, physical exams, and medical history reviews.
- Identify medical conditions by conducting or ordering tests like X-rays, EKGs, and lab studies, and interpret the results.
- Maintain detailed patient records in Athena and other electronic systems.
- Perform various medical procedures, including administering injections, suturing, wound care, and immunizations.
- Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, growth and development, family planning, emotional well-being, and health maintenance.
- Develop and implement comprehensive patient management plans for seamless care continuity.
- Ensure a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to established procedures, rules, and regulations, with a focus on infection control.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local laws and professional requirements, and provide guidance on necessary actions.
- Stay updated with the latest medical advancements and practices by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to the growth of the healthcare team by providing information, educational opportunities, and hands-on experiences.
- Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to achieve common objectives and deliver high-quality patient care.
