Physician Assistant (Rheumatology) (PH3822 - Metro Specialty)

Job description

The Physician Assistant provides quality, comprehensive primary health care services to the Center’s Rheumatology patients consulting with supervising physician and abiding by appropriate clinical protocols. The Physician Assistant reports to the Director of Specialty Care regarding administrative, provider relations and other day to day guidance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers Rheumatology patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions consulting with supervising physician. 2. Train clinical support staff in proper documentation of Rheumatology and gives direction to staff members daily. Review at the end of the workday of completion status for the assigned tasks. 3. Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures providing appropriate, legible documentation. Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours...