Physician Assistant | Ohio | DirectShifts
Brooklyn, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Other
Salary $70.00 – $120.00 hourly
Degree Required Other
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Inpatient
Location Ohio, Ohio, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/14/24

We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery in the city of Ohio. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Responsibilities:

  • Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
  • Contributes to a physician’s efficiency by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues.
  • Recommends options and courses of action for patient care.
  • Implements physician directives.
  • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examination including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
  • Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and interpreting test results.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
  • Instructs and counsels patients by providing normal growth and development information and providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living.
  • Provides community of care by developing and implementing patient-management plans.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experimental growth opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Current and active PA license in the state of Ohio
  • Active DEA
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a PA

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients
  • Access to a supportive and collaborative team