Physician Assistant

Job description

Description Job Title: Physician Assistant: Position Code: G02E: Salary Grade: 6A: FLSA: Exempt: Department: Health Center Operations: LOCATION: Health Centers: Union Exempt: No: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. A. Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor and the direct supervision of a licensed Physician, provides primary medical and preventive care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in their assigned health center(s). May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting. B. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Conducts physical exams for all age groups to include health histories, labs, and other tests as appropriate with a focus on prevention. - Diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses, both chronic and severe. - Prescribes medications and maintains medication log for in/out and distribution. - Orders laboratory tests and interprets results. - Consults with physicians and other medical specialists as...