Physician Assistant Job Description Samples

Physician Assistant Job Description Sample 1:

The Physician Assistant will be available during office hours and as scheduled for the triage, treatment, and/or referral of patients of Community Health Network clinics. When the appointment is scheduled at the time of the visit, patients will be informed of the identity and title of the provider. Patient’s preference regarding choice of provider will be honored, as appropriate. Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral will be made in accordance with the medical protocols on file in the clinic and the appropriate State statutes and federal regulations.

Qualifications

1. Licensed Physcian Assistant required.
2. Experience in providing primary care service in a rural setting preferred.
3. CPR certification is required.
4. Works as required to provide clinical services.
5. Some rotation of clinic sites required.
6. Must possess ability to work independently.

Physician Assistant Job Description Sample 2:

Job Setting: Hospital

Provides medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician. Examines, evaluates, and treats patients with medical conditions, illness or injuries. Responsibilities include: assessing diagnosis, plus evaluating and treating patients with optimal patient care. Advises patients on the maintenance of good health. Provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families and/or groups. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Augments a physician’s ability to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; records the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician. Orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

Graduate of a certified Physician’s Assistant Program.

Minimum Experience:

Two years applicable experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the National Board of Medical Examiners or the American Academy of Physician’s Assistants.

- State licensure as a Physician Assistant.
- American Heart CPR.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

-Excellent organizational skills.

-Incumbent should have the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
-Exceptional customer service skills.
-Above average oral and written communication skills.
-Demonstrated ability to work independently.
-Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health care professionals, and management.
-Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account, and personnel data.
-The ability to work as a team player is necessary for this position.
-Maintenance of credentialing and licensing.
-Adherence to Allied Health bylaws and regulations.
-Seeking continuously to improve the quality of care provided.

Physician Assistant Job Description Video:

This video describes a physician assistant’s role in health care and an explanation of what exactly is a physican assistant: