Physician Assistant
Company: Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia
Location: Camden
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Join Our Team: Make a difference in the lives of incredible
children. Join our team today! Overview:
The Physician Assistant promotes and maintains patient health by
providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
This individual is responsible for examining patients, prescribing
medications, ordering diagnostic tests and following state, local
and federal regulations and best practices within his or her scope
of practice.
Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Enjoy
being a part of a strong and diverse team, Free On-Site Parking,
Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental,
and Vision insurance Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions
Conducts assessments of patient's/family's health-illness status
through review of the medical history, obtains a comprehensive
patient/family history, and performs physical examinations.
2. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as necessary.
Renders diagnosis concerning a patient's health-illness status.
Creates a patient treatment/care plan, using evidence-based
practice guidelines to guide screening activities, identifies
health promotion needs and provides anticipatory guidance.
Prescribes medication within the scope of his/her prescriptive
authority license.
Provides referrals to specialists and other health care providers
as needed.
Provides developmentally appropriate care to patients/families.
Acts as a liaison and effectively communicates with the patient,
family and members of the health care team.
Appropriately documents the assessment, plan and evaluation of
patients in medical and department records.
Responds to subtle patient and family changes and clinical
emergencies.
Serves as a role model, clinical expert and resource for the health
care team; provides education to direct care staff.
Assists physicians as needed.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control
policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional
requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating
future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and
advising management on needed actions.
Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including
wearing na
Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including
wearing name tag at all times.
Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices,
computers, tablets, etc.
Supports and abides by Pediatric Specialty Care's Mission, Vision,
and Values.
Abides by Pediatric Specialty Care's businesses code of conduct,
compliance and HIPAA policies.
Qualifications:
Educational Requirements and Qualifications
Possess degree from an accredited graduate school
Unrestricted Physician Assistant and Prescriptive Authority
licenses
Possess and maintain current certification as a Physician Assistant
from the National Commission of Certification of Physician
Assistants in state in which work is performed
Possess and maintain current, valid CPR and First Aid
Certification
Training and work experience in a pediatric setting preferred
Skills/Competencies
Ability to work independently or part of a group
Exceptional and effective communication skills both verbal and
written
Displays patience, empathy and passion for working with
children
Ability to be flexible and interact with a variety of developmental
levels
Ability to handle confidential information with professional
discretion
Very strong leadership skills; leads by example exhibiting highest
level of care
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong technical, clinical skills
Displays flexibility, ability to multi-task and prioritize
Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated
against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof
of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from
vaccination.
EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and
employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without
regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or
veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other
protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the
performance of the work involved.
Keywords: Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia, Camden , Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Camden, New Jersey
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