Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct patient care to residents under the supervision of the lead physician, within the scope of their training and expertise. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive medical services with a focus on geriatrics, chronic disease management, and rehabilitation. Services encompass preventive care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, medication prescribing, laboratory ordering and interpretation, physical examinations, and nutrition counseling. The primary objective is to deliver high-quality, holistic in-place care to minimize unnecessary hospitalizations. Oversee resident care and services in compliance with The Joint Commission standards, as well as federal, state, and local regulations, and adhere to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides care to residents under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.
• Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations to evaluate residents' conditions, functional status, mobility, and pain levels.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician and the facility's multidisciplinary team (nursing staff, physical therapists, etc.).
• Prescribe medications and other therapeutic interventions as authorized by state law and the supervising physician's delegation agreement.
• Educate patients and families on overall wellness and health maintenance
• Conduct daily or routine rounds in the facility to manage the clinical care of the resident population and address acute or emergent issues as they arise.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Education level equivalent to completion of a BS/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science, Medical Science, or a similar relevant field. Current Physician Assistant’s Certification and current Georgia License. Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine commensurate with his/her training.

Formal Training: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassion for the geriatric population, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Licensure, Certification: Must possess a current, valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia, an Active DEA Certificate (or eligibility), and be NCCPA Board-certified. BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Experience: Two years' experience as a PA in a Nursing home or healthcare setting. Previous experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, or a skilled nursing facility setting is highly preferred.

Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Effingham Health System, a critical access hospital and non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation located in Springfield, Georgia, just 30 minutes north of Savannah, provides vital resources and exceptional care to the community. Recognized as the Georgia Small Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals, EHS is a Level IV Trauma Center with 25 inpatient beds, three operating rooms, a CMS five-star 105-bed skilled nursing facility, three rural health clinics, a primary care and occupational medicine clinic, and four specialty practices. Committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of our community, EHS stands ready to serve you.

Company Description

Effingham Health System, a critical access hospital and non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation located in Springfield, Georgia, just 30 minutes north of Savannah, provides vital resources and exceptional care to the community. Recognized as the Georgia Small Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals, EHS is a Level IV Trauma Center with 25 inpatient beds, three operating rooms, a CMS five-star 105-bed skilled nursing facility, three rural health clinics, a primary care and occupational medicine clinic, and four specialty practices. Committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of our community, EHS stands ready to serve you.