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Supervision Exercised:

Provides direction to staff in regards to patient care

General Summary:

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician

Works under the supervision of the attending physician(s)

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Example of Essential Duties:

1. Obtain comprehensive patient histories.
2. Perform physical examinations.

2. Diagnose and treat health care and chronic diseases.

3. Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and x-rays.

4. Assess patients. Develop and implement treatment plans approved by physician.

5. Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
6. Administer medication upon order of physician.

7. Collaborate with physicians as needed.

Other Essential Duties May Include (but are not limited to):

8. Other treatments and/or procedures after consulting with or under the supervision of the physician.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Required:

- Active Physician Assistant License from the Ohio State Medical Board

- Knowledge of Physician Assistant theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients.

- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.

- CPR required.

Education:

- Master’s Degree and licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio