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The Farley Center - Williamsburg, VA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Williamsburg, VA
About the position
The Physician Assistant (PA) at The Farley Center provides essential health care services to clients under the supervision of a physician. This role involves delivering both medical and psychotherapeutic care through comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, ensuring high-quality care in compliance with relevant standards.
Responsibilities
- Performs medical assessments of clients to determine their general physical condition, following standard medical procedures.
- Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and timely, recording all care rendered.
- Organizes data concerning the client's family, personal medical and mental history, and onset of symptoms from various sources.
- Develops and implements client management plans, records progress notes, and assists in continuity of care in compliance with industry standards.
- Provides emergency services in the absence of the physician, including primary care for trauma and other procedures.
- Prescribes medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.
- Instructs and counsels clients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Provides therapeutic treatments such as disinfecting wounds and stitching.
- Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests as required and evaluates data upon receipt.
- Provides client education and guidance to clinical staff to ensure quality of care.
- Works collaboratively with the physician in planning, evaluating, and revising care plans.
- Coordinates client care activities through ongoing consultation with the facility leadership team.
- Reviews medical reports released under the name of the facility for assigned clients.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant Specialty program from an accredited school required.
- One or more years' experience working with the client population of the facility required.
- Current professional Physician Assistant license required, per state regulations; may also require a current DEA license.
- CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plan
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
