Physician Assistant Family Practice

Martha's Vineyard Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Oak Bluffs
Nov 23, 2024
Description We are seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Family Practice and to provide coverage when the providers are out of the office. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness Perform age-appropriate history and physical Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient's age specific need Monitor the effectiveness of treatments Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions Managing Chronic Medical Conditions Reconciling medication list Facilitating appointments to specialist Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient's health status Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling) Preventive Medicine Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies) Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS * Physician Assistant certification * Massachusetts license * ACLS Certificate * MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration) EXPERIENCE * Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word) * EMR experience required * Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately * Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately * Good communication skills, both spoken and written * Willing and able to work in a team environment * Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field EEO Statement Martha's Vineyard Hospital and Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Primary Location : MA-Oak Bluffs-MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital Work Locations : MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital 1 Hospital Road Oak Bluffs 02557 Job : Physician Assistants Organization : Martha's Vineyard Hospital (MVH) Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours : 40 Shift : Day Job Posted Shift Description : Full Time Opportunity in our Family Practice Employee Status : Regular Recruiting Department : MVH Primary Care 1 Job Posting : Oct 29, 2024