Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant provides care and treatment to patients with physician supervision and in accordance with established regulations, privileges, and protocols.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provides Palliative Care for patients facing chronic complex, and / or life-threatening conditions in the ambulatory clinic and hospital setting.
• Provides assessments, disease and treatment education, and symptom management to meet the needs of palliative care patients and their families.
• Assists with after hours and weekend call triage of palliative care patients.
• Consults with palliative care physician or designees to coordinate the care of the palliative care patient.
• Collaboration with the palliative care team to assist in providing optimal clinical and psycho-social interventions.
• Treats patients in a diligent, knowledgeable and skillful manner in accordance with current standards of practice, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accrediting bodies.
• Consults with medical staff concerning matters beyond or outside professional ability.
• Assists in the training and education of students, nurses, and paramedical personnel as requested in matters within professional specialty.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
• Stays current and complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains membership in good standing on the Medical Staff.

Education :

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required

Experience :

As required for Certification

Licensure / Certification :

Valid Certification by the Kentucky State Board of Medical Licensure required