Physician Assistant - Employee and Occupational Health (Per Diem) in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

As a Physician Assistant, your clinical skills and dedication to providing excellent patient care create a positive and effective patient experience.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: WorkReady

DEPARTMENT: Employee and Occupational Health

ATTRIBUTES

• Committed to the field of employee health/occupational medicine

• Background or interest in orthopedics, sports medicine, or urgent care preferred

• Excellent customer service and leadership skills

• Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion

• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination and diagnostic testing data; develop a diagnosis, initiate treatment and health maintenance plan; select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures; refer patients to collaborating physician, specialist and/or appropriate community services or agencies; prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment

• Leadership. Provide health education, instruction, guidance and advisement to patients regarding medication and treatment; counsel family members and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs

• Administrative Duties. Perform administrative functions to include completing insurance and when time permits, medical discharge documentation, providing guidance and teaching to ancillary personnel, communicating with and counseling family members, preparing daily billing sheets. Prepare complete chart entries on patient interactions, writing orders and recording progress notes