Large oncology practice in Georgia is seeking a physician assistant to work in the Cumming office. Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician and will report to the Director of Clinical Operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.2.Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.3.Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.4.Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.5.Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains department statistics. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.6.Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.7.Consults with other staff as necessary.8.Maintains patient confidentiality.
