Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
State accreditation based on certifying exam.
Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Must demonstrate skills necessary to provide leadership and direction to staff and the population served
Good writing and communication skills
Computer Skills:
Experience with medical records systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
Certificates and Licenses:
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.