What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Internal Medicine Practice position at Martha's Vineyard Hospital?
We are seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Internal Medicine Practice and to provide coverage when the providers are out of the office.
Performance Requirement / Duties And Responsibilities
Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
Perform age-appropriate history and physical
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient’s age specific need
Monitor the effectiveness of treatments
Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
Reconciling medication list
Facilitating appointments to specialist
Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient’s health status
Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
Preventive Medicine
Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits
Education Requirements
MA-Oak Bluffs-MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Work Locations
MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Job
Physician Assistants
Organization
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital (MVH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
40
Shift
Day Job
Posted Shift Description
Full Time Opportunity in our Family Practice
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department
MVH Primary Care 1
Job Posting
Dec 29, 2023
Performance Requirement / Duties And Responsibilities
Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
Perform age-appropriate history and physical
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient’s age specific need
Monitor the effectiveness of treatments
Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
Reconciling medication list
Facilitating appointments to specialist
Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient’s health status
Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
Preventive Medicine
Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits
Education Requirements
- Physician Assistant certification
- Massachusetts license
- ACLS Certificate
- MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration)
- Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
- EMR experience required
- Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
- Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
- Good communication skills, both spoken and written
- Willing and able to work in a team environment
- Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field
MA-Oak Bluffs-MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Work Locations
MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Job
Physician Assistants
Organization
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital (MVH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
40
Shift
Day Job
Posted Shift Description
Full Time Opportunity in our Family Practice
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department
MVH Primary Care 1
Job Posting
Dec 29, 2023