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What is the role of a Physician Assistant at Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids?

The Physician Assistant position at Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Physician Assistant job located?

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Physician Assistant role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Physician Assistant job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Summary

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by performing direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the Physician Assistant (PA)/Physician relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided.

Job Duties/Essential Functions Job Duties

Provide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician including obtaining medical history, performing physical examination, ordering medications and administering drugs
Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings
Perform, order, or assist in and interpret the performance of laboratory tests and x-ray procedures
Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear and eye irrigation and other clinical procedures
Perform office surgical procedures including skin biopsy, mole or wart removal, incision and drainage of abscesses
Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health on matters such as diets, disease, therapy, normal growth and development
Evaluate, treat and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency medical problems
Refer patients to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by the patients’ assessment
Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care.
Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resource in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients
Assist in the ordering of drugs, medications and supplies, record keeping and maintenance of equipment
Admit patients to hospital or health care facility as directed

Department Specific Duties

Perform and screen results of special medical exams per area of specialty.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Professional Experience

1-3 years' experience preferred

Education

Education sufficient to meet licensure requirements

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Active license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Iowa required
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to the start or transfer date.

Physical Demand Requirements

Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently

Physician Assistant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

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