Acadia Healthcare Inc.
Physician Assistant
Acadia Healthcare Inc., Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 16693
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.* Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.* Complete medical discharge summary timely and within facility policy.* Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.* Provide patient lectures as scheduled, provide patient education as appropriate.* Provide emergency services in the absence of the physician, including primary care for trauma, care/suturing of minor lacerations, casting/splinting, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, control of external hemorrhage and other procedures.* Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.* May aid in the development and review of facility treatment philosophy, programs, services and policies for all patients admitted to his/her care.* Coordinate patient care activities through ongoing consultation with the facility leadership team, such as clinical director, nursing director and medical director.* Promote compliance with all industry, Medicare and federal or state licensing standards which relate to the clinical management of patients admitted to the facility.* Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Master's Degree - Physician Assistant program required.
Current professional Physician Assistant license required, per state regulations/requirements; may also require a current DEA license.
Cove Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.* Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.* Complete medical discharge summary timely and within facility policy.* Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.* Provide patient lectures as scheduled, provide patient education as appropriate.* Provide emergency services in the absence of the physician, including primary care for trauma, care/suturing of minor lacerations, casting/splinting, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, control of external hemorrhage and other procedures.* Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.* May aid in the development and review of facility treatment philosophy, programs, services and policies for all patients admitted to his/her care.* Coordinate patient care activities through ongoing consultation with the facility leadership team, such as clinical director, nursing director and medical director.* Promote compliance with all industry, Medicare and federal or state licensing standards which relate to the clinical management of patients admitted to the facility.* Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Master's Degree - Physician Assistant program required.
Current professional Physician Assistant license required, per state regulations/requirements; may also require a current DEA license.
Cove Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.