Job Details
Physician Assistant - (Acute care focus)
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $82,000 to $120,000 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 8/31/2022 to 12/31/2022 |
| Summary: |
For further information and how to apply, contact directly:
LVD Health Center
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 9, N5241 US 45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
Email: cholt@lvdhealthcenter.com
Website: http://www.lvdhealthcenter.com
Phone: 906-358-4587 Ext. 6102
Fax: 906-358-4118 The Physician Assistant is a skilled member of the allied health team who, with a practice agreement of a participating physician, provides medical and educational services to patients within the scope of the Physician Assistant License in the State of Michigan. This position will provide services for the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center. The Lac Vieux Desert Health Center is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. The Lac Vieux Desert Health Center is an approved National Health Service Corps site, as well as an Indian Health Service site. Licensed health care providers are eligible for student loan forgiveness with a two-year employment commitment with the center. |
| Duties: | • Functions independently as a physician assistant for a patient population in collaboration with the staff physicians at the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center. • Provides primary health care services emphasizing the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. • Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems • Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained. • Works closely with referring specialists in determining treatment plans for patients with needs outside of the scope of family practice. • Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/ or psychological problems commonly encountered including the consideration of the patient's cultural background, level of understanding, personality and support systems. • Serves as patient advocate. • Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, and acute and chronic disease conditions • Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies • Orders appropriate medication and treatments • Refers patients for consultation when indicated i.e. dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, and dietary • Performs delegated in office procedures such as suturing, skin punch biopsies, birth control device implants, joint injections, etc. • Documents and codes all patient contact accurately and legibly in the medical record. • Participates in patient conferences as appropriate. • Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team. • Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care and research needs. • Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to participation on clinical committees, providing education, quality review and / or other activities. |
| Qualifications: | • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) • Current Physician Assistant Licensure in the state of Michigan with ability to practice without restrictions. • DEA certification • Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Minimum of 1year experience in the Physician Assistant role. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | Physician Assistant - (Acute care focus) |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
| Get Details & Apply: | http://www.lvdhealthcenter.com |
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| Name: | Buckanaga, Tony |
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