THIS IS A PRN POSITION FOR OUR FORT WAYNE AND WARSAW CLINICS IN INDIANA.
Pro Re Nada – as needed – PRN providers are _permanent _employees of PIC. They do not have a set schedule and PRN Providers are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per month.
Job Summary:
In collaboration with a physician and in conjunction with other Advanced Practice Providers the Physician Assistant will provide compassionate and high quality care to urgent care and occupational medicine patients
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide and manage direct patient care including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment
- Triage patients to differentiate between immediate and less urgent care\
- Manage private, pre-employment, and workers compensation patients effectively
- Order diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and interpret test results
- Perform digital blocks and regional anesthesia
- Perform minor outpatient surgical procedures such as tendon repair, wound closure and management, incision and drainage, and needle biopsy
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as aspirations and injection of joints, bursas, and cysts
- Perform closed reductions of fractures and dislocations
- Apply and modify braces, casts, splints, and other orthopedic appliances
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
- Communicate with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information
- Communicate patient needs, diagnosis, and course of treatment to the patient, company, as well as other clinical staff and instruct and educate patients about discharge instructions if applicable
- Participate in company required CME courses and perform CME credits to maintain license
Required Skills
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously deal with patients, families, clients, co-workers, clinical staff, and physicians
- Knowledge of computer function and basic office equipment
- Experience with electronic medical record strongly preferred
- Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and team interactions
Required Experience
- A Master's Degree and certification by a Physician Assistant certifying entity is required
- Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions
- Must possess a current license to practice medicine in the state of IL and IL Controlled Substance License along with Federal DEA license
- Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred
- Knowledge of basic ER, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures
- Ability to use the necessary equipment such as the nebulizer, EKG machine, etc.
- Must be able to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements
- Must be able to lift 50lbs