Physician Assistant

Description

Our Mission

To transform lives by providing exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare experiences for all. 

Our Vision

Care Alliance will be the health center of choice, delivering compassionate, high-quality, and innovative healthcare that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. We are committed to advocacy, equity, and excellence, ensuring every patient receives the care they deserve with dignity, respect, and unwavering support. 

Our Values

1. Accessibility: We are committed to eliminating barriers to care, ensuring that every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to high-quality healthcare. 
2. Collaboration: Our strength comes from collaboration, fostering communication and teamwork among employees, patients, and community stakeholders to achieve shared goals. 
3. Accountability: We are unwavering in our commitment to accountability, upholding the highest standards in patient care, employee well-being, and organizational excellence. 
4. Compassion: We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect, building trust through genuine care and understanding. 
5. Innovation: We embrace change and seek out creative solutions to continuously improve the experiences of our employees, patients, and community. 
6. Excellence: We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and transformative patient experiences. 

• Community Impact:
• We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships. 

Job Summary:

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. The PA will prescribe medications under the Ohio State Medical Board “Certificate to Prescribe,” using the established formulary. May on occasion, oversee Physician Assistant students and new or volunteer Physician Assistants. The Physician Assistant will follow policies and procedures developed by the Care Alliance Quality Assurance Committee and other committees.

Requirements

Competencies/Responsibilities:

*Include but are not limited to: 

• Consult with his or her supervising physician when necessary or under certain conditions as outlined in the Physician Supervision Agreement approved by the Ohio State Medical Board.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Diagnosing abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as diagnostic imaging, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, etc.; interpreting test results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans according to accepted standards of care and within the Physician Assistant scope of practice.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, etc.
• Educate and counsel patients about their medical conditions and treatment options; give normal growth and development information; discuss family planning; provide counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promote wellness and obtain recommended prevention and screening services.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Required:

• Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Current Ohio certificate to prescribe AND current Ohio certificate to practice.
• Complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and pass the recertification exam every 10 years with a minimum of these hours must be 12 hours related to pharmacology.
• Maintain an active physician supervision agreement approved by the Ohio State Medical Board
• Maintain BLS certification
• Demonstrate clinical competence including physical assessment, health teaching and counseling.

ü Basic understanding and familiarity with the following:

• EPIC experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment
• Employees will also be required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to properly handle medical equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close      vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth      perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· May be exposed to hazardous conditions