Physician Assistant, Allergy & Immunology

Job Title: Physician Assistant
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer / Chief Executive Officer

Job purpose:
The Physician Assistant (PA) will work closely with our Allergists/Immunologists to provide comprehensive medical care to inpatient and outpatient patients with immunological disorders. The PA will work under a supervising physician and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess patients with a wide range of immunological conditions and formulate appropriate treatment plans for inpatients.
• Collaborate with Allergists/Immunologists and other members of the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans and manage immunological conditions while providing coverage for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Perform routine examinations and procedures as needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide patient education.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, including progress notes, treatment plans, and communication with other healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and team meetings to optimize patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Stay current with advances in allergy/immunology medicine through continuing education, professional development activities, and participation in relevant conferences and seminars.
• Adhere to all relevant legal and ethical standards in healthcare.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably in allergy/immunology medicine or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with pediatric patients and their families.

Physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances).

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Direct reports:
N/A

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, 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.