Physician's Assistant (PA/NA) Job at The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Position:              Physician’s Assistant (PA/NA)
(This is a part-time opportunity; not to exceed 15 hours per week at $90 per hour)

Reports To:         Medical Director

FLSA:                     Exempt

Essential Responsibilities:

  • 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

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

Physical Demands :  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. 

Average Daily Physical Requirements

Frequency

Work in stationary position

Less than 2 hours

Move about work area

2 to 5 hours

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel

2 to 5 hours

Reach with hands and arms

Less than 2 hours

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

None

Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

None

Communicate with others

More than 5 hours

Detect flavors or smells

Less than 2 hours

Move objects up to 30 pounds

None

Visual acuity

2 to 5 hours

Read and understand written word

2 to 5 hours

Drive or travel

Less than 2 hours

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Average Daily Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment.

None

Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals.

2 to 5 hours

Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds.

None

Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside.

None

In addition:

DECISION MAKING: Ability to select and commit to an effective course of action by understanding issues, comparing solutions and drawing conclusions to resolve problems.

COMMUNICATION: Ability to effectively receive and express ideas, both written and verbal;  using clear and concise vocabulary and active listening skills.                                                                                                                          

INITIATIVE: Ability to act promptly and take steps to solve or settle an issue proactively.

RELIABILITY: Ability to be dependable , trustworthy , and committed to doing the best job possible and completing work in a timely and consistent manner.

LEADERSHIP: Ability to motivate and guide others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals; providing timely guidance and feedback.

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon The Salvation Army’s at will employment status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Part time,

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