Physician Assistant in Providence, Rhode Island at CharterCARE of Rhode Island

Position Summary

Education / Experience: A graduate of an AMA-recognized physician assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant. The PA must be a graduate of an AMA recognized PA training program.

Licensure: RI Physician Assistant License.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Responsibilities of medication ordering:

1. Written Orders: The PA may write orders according to the PA prescription regulations of the state, and may renew or rewrite orders previously approved by the supervisory physician.
2. Verbal Orders: The PA is authorized to give verbal orders which need to be co-signed within 24 hours by the supervising physician.