PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

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Company: Toledo Clinic

Location: Toledo, OH 43615

Description:

Supervision Exercised:

Provides direction to staff in regards to patient care

General Summary:

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician

Works under the supervision of Practice Physicians

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Example of Essential Duties:
  • Obtain comprehensive patient histories.
  • Perform physical examinations.
  • Diagnose and treat health care and chronic diseases.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and x-rays.
  • Assess patients. Develop and implement treatment plans approved by physician.
  • Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
  • Administer medication upon order of physician.
  • Collaborate with physicians as needed.


  • Other Essential Duties May Include (but are not limited to):
  • Other treatments and/or procedures after consulting with or under the supervision of the physician.
  • Other duties as assigned.


  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

    Required:

    - Active Physician Assistant License from the Ohio State Medical Board

    - Knowledge of Physician Assistant theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.

    - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    - Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients.

    - Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.

    - CPR required.

    - Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures

    Education:

    - Master's Degree and licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio

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