Premise Health

What You'll Do: 

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, provides home-going instructions, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and health maintenance.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions.
• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).
• May require other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring: 

• All state licenses/certifications to practice. 
• Current national certification (NCCPA required).
• Degree from ARC-PA accredited program.
• Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable).
• CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer or ACLS-the copy must include the front and back of card as applicable) Certification must include “hands on” evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Total on-line courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate. 
• At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services. 
• Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader, if allowed within state of practice.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software preferred.  
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.