Physician Assistant - Primary Care assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Primary Care orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Administers therapeutic procedures as directed. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Primary Care scope of practice is limited to family medicine and primary care. Requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Typically reports to a Physician. Physician Assistant - Primary Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Physician, Primary Care Partners Geriatrics Division
Job Summary:
The responsibility of this position is to provide high quality medical care that is person centered and evidence-based.
Duties/Responsibilities:
General Requirements:
Able to work independently; detail oriented with good organizational skills; able to multi-task and change priorities/focus; good communication skills, team oriented; the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of personalities; good decision making skills.
Work Experience:
A minimum of __ years’ experience as a physician. Experience in treating geriatric patients in SNF and long-term care settings preferred.
Education Requirements:
Valid CO Medical license and DEA number.
Board Certified (Or CAQ) in Geriatrics or Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred but not required
Working Environment:
This job operates in a professional medical office environment and facility setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines in addition to patient care services.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands descripted here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is both a sedentary and walking/standing role; it would require the ability to maneuver patients, bend or stand, and sit on a stool/chair as necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position 40 hours. Occasional a.m. meetings and evening work may be required as job duties demand. Participate in on-call pool.
Risk Level:
High
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Requirements:
Able to work independently; detail oriented with good organizational skills; able to multi-task and change priorities/focus; good communication skills, team oriented; the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of personalities; good decision making skills.
Work Experience:
A minimum of __ years’ experience as a physician. Experience in treating geriatric patients in SNF and long-term care settings preferred.
Education Requirements:
Valid CO Medical license and DEA number.
Board Certified (Or CAQ) in Geriatrics or Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred but not required