PA Urgent Care Farmington Hills MI

A physician assistant (PA) is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience, and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician. A supervising physician means a full licensee who supervises a PA. A PA supervisory physician may use a PA to assist him /her in the process of gathering data necessary to make decisions and institute patient care plans. The supervising physician will be responsible for administrative control of the PA and his/her supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsible for physician-supervised patient evaluation and treatment in the office setting.
Obtains and records complete health history and physical assessment from patient.
Analyzes data obtained during physical exam, formulates diagnosis, care plan and initiates treatment following discussion with attending physician.
Follows physician approved treatment protocols.
Conducts follow-up on care of patient modifying treatment when needed.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

· A graduate of an AMA recognized PA training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA) and meet the requirements of the state.

B. Work Experience:

· Completion of Physician Assistant program of study.

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

· Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and certification as a Physician Assistant by the State of Michigan.

D. Other Qualifications:

· Effective written and oral communication skills.

· Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients in situations requiring sensitivity and tact.

· Demonstrates strong health assessment skills.