Job description
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conducts complete physicals, provides treatment and counsel patients. May in some cases prescribe medication.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Participates in the overall care of patients as needed. Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition. Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
- Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Assist physician with patient rounds, documenting patents status/progress.
- Review medication regimens and responds to refill and medication requests.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests.
- “Other duties as assigned by management.”
Qualifications
Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)
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Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Successful completion of an education program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants program accredited by the American Medical Association’s Committee on Allied Health Education and has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current Licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Kentucky. Credentials and work history credible for malpractice coverage in Kentucky.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Maintains current knowledge and skills in the Physicians Assistant field.
Participates in educational programs to enhance clinical/ experience.
Maintains Licensure and education requirements for Physician Assisting.
Recognizes his/her limits of knowledge and experience, planning for situations beyond his/her expertise, and
collaborating with or referring to other healthcare providers as appropriate.
PREFERRED Qualifications
1 year as a Physician Assistant
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