Benefits / Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant to join our team! As a Pediatric Physician Assistant, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their recordsRead test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those resultsExplain to the patient test results and expected health outcomesPrescribe medication or therapy with a physician overseeing as part of a larger health planWork closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment planQualifications
Valid state licensing requiredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic testsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills